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Won't that also delete Entry #2? They both seem to have the same BCD ID for some reason...
Won't that also delete Entry #2? They both seem to have the same BCD ID for some reason...
I've just noticed my mistake. The BCD IDs are different by a single digit:
I'll try deleting the erroneous entry tonight and let you know how I get on.Code:Entry #2 Name: Windows 7 BCD ID: {57bc9ba3-7768-11de-8d7f-bc29a8a8e033} Drive: C:\ Bootloader Path: \Windows\system32\winload.exe Entry #3 Name: Unnamed Entry BCD ID: {57bc9ba2-7768-11de-8d7f-bc29a8a8e033} Device: unknown Bootloader Path:
I'll also post the error message from EasyBCD if I get a chance.
This highlights a very important point. When using this tool (or an equivalent that does the same job), be extremely careful when typing in ID strings especially when deleting entries. A mistake here can cause problems necessitating in the reinstallation of your system.
Agreed!
I thought that EasyBCD was kicking out errors because the two BCD IDs were identical. Now that I've realised that they aren't identical, I don't know whether to be more or less concerned! :)
OK, so the EasyBCD error message pops up when I go to Edit Boot Menu, and try to delete the third menu item.
The message reads:
And the contents of the Details tab:Code:Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ingnore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately. Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
Code:See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at (Object , String ) at ..(String id) at ..(Object , EventArgs ) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) ************** Loaded Assemblies ************** mscorlib Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll ---------------------------------------- EasyBCD Assembly Version: 2.0.0.90 Win32 Version: 2.0.0.90 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/NeoSmart%20Technologies/EasyBCD/EasyBCD.exe ---------------------------------------- System.Windows.Forms Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll ---------------------------------------- System Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Drawing Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Xml Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll ---------------------------------------- {d5328ebc-2e72-444f-a14d-c560fac8e76b} Assembly Version: 0.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.0.90 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/NeoSmart%20Technologies/EasyBCD/EasyBCD.exe ---------------------------------------- System.Configuration Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll ---------------------------------------- ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled. For example: <configuration> <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" /> </configuration> When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box.
bcdedit /delete {57bc9ba2-7768-11de-8d7f-bc29a8a8e033} did the trick!
Thanks all and apologies for my stupidity
No problem. I'm glad that you have resolved your issue. :)
It has highlighted the need to be careful when working with this tool.
Hi Guys!!
Sorry about my English
I have a question!
How can I use two Hard drives. The situation is: I have HP Dv7 and the owner of it wanna have it with Windows 7 and Windows XP. The laptop has two hard drives, and the bios doesnt suport to choose what drive to boot up. It only starts up on the First drive. Now I have the first drive with Windows 7 and the second with Windows XP. I did try to use easyBCD but didnt work. I tried to set it to boot Windows XP on Drive "D:" on easyBCD but didnt starts up. Only starts Windows 7.
Is there any way to do That??
Thanx in advance!
EdioIlha
Have a read of those tutorials:
Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
Use EasyBCD 2.0 in Win 7 & Win XP.
http://neosmart.net/forums/showthread.php?t=642
Thanx for your reply!!
Is there any method to do that in diferent hard drives insted of diferent Partitions? without installing windows 7 after. I have Windows 7 installed in the first one Hard(500gb) drive and Windows xp in the second one Hard drive(160gb), not just partitions. I tried to setup with easyBCD but it shows me C:, D: and Boot options, not Disc0, Disc1 like when you go to Linux Tab options.
Linux Tab
Windows Tab
EasyBCD View Settings Button
EasyBCD View Settings
Thx a lot
EdioIlha
Last edited by edioilha; 09 May 2010 at 02:19. Reason: Engish errors