windows 7 dual booting help.

[alexwhead]

Hi and thanks for reading and helping.

I created a new 300gb partition on my 1tb hdd currently running windows 7 and installed XP Pro onto the new partition using the standard methods.

After the XP install everything booting into XP and has been working fine, all drivers are installed and 2 hours later everything in smooth as butter...

Except I can't figure out for the life of me (after 10+ google searches) figure out how to get back into my original windows 7 install. I can't seem to get windows boot manager to come up when I boot.

Suggestions?? ^_^

 

[Sardonicus]

Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html

Once you're running Windows 7
Add XP with EasyBCD
EasyBCD - Take control of your boot loader | NeoSmart Technologies
No need to register, just select "Download"

 

[Mr Davo]

Agree - EasyBCD is the answer here. Ideally when installing Multi-Boot arrangement; start with the oldest version of Windows on the 1st Partition, then add other newer versions onto subsequent partitons, e.g.: Win XP on Part 1, Win Vista on Part 2, Win 7 on Part 3 (and then if your daring add your Linux "flavours" at the end).

However mutli-boot arrangements are definitely a thing of the past, provided that you have half descent hardware, e.g.: A Quad Core, and 4 Gigs of RAM (at least DDR2 800) I suggest that you take the path of OS Virtualization:

VMware Player: Run Windows 7, Chrome OS - Free Download for a Virtual PC

Once you Virtualize there is no going back, you can keep your Host OS running whilst rebooting your Guest(s) to your hearts content!!!

 

[DavidE]

Your thread title seems to challenge (test) everyone's knowledge about your problem, and you are asking for suggestions.
So, i hope you don't mind if i turn that around and challenge you.

Did you read forum rules?
See rule #2 about thread bumping and multiple posts for the same issue.
Your duplicate post - http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...l-boot-help-no-boot-manager-upon-booting.html
I also suggest you read the forum FAQ - Windows 7 Forums - FAQ

Did you use Google advanced search to refine your searches?
Google Advanced Search

Did you look through SF Tutorials for help and documented instructions for your issue?
Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/257-windows-7-tutorial-index.html

Do you know this is a Windows 7 forum?
Your issue is with Windows 8 and Windows XP.
There is a Windows 8 forum - Windows 8 Forums

A few quick advanced searches and I found this. See if it helps answer how to solve your issue.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

hope this helps,
David

 

[DavidE]

My post #4 doesn't make sense now, but I'm guessing an SF mod saw my posts in another thread and merged / deleted multiple threads as needed !

Thanks for the attention and action...

David