Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP


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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #990

    You're most welcome Olel. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

    A startup repair may also run the commands that Vnikosv posted above as well if it think it's needed.
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    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #991

    Just got done doing this setup, works great.
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  3. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #992

    Error on EasyBCD


    I've done step by step as what is in METHOD TWO,
    but i have problem in step 10, like this my problem.

    Last edited by Brink; 13 Nov 2010 at 23:57. Reason: attached image
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  4.    #993

    You may need to start Win7 to add XP as EasyBCD works better. To start Win7 you need to mark its partition active and then run Startup Repair from the DVD up to 3 separate times:

    Partition - Mark as Active
    Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
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  5. Posts : 6
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
       #994

    Hi Happy here,

    I am wondering if it is possible to do this on an inspiron 15 laptop?
    i try but everything i do the pc stops me as
    'there is a problem and to save windows form damage risk we need to shut you down'
    or something...

    if anyone can show how that would also be grand ^_^
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  6.    #995

    Hi Happy -

    Are you trying to install Win7 or XP?

    Have you shrunk the existing OS partition to make space for a dual boot install?

    Are you booting the new OS installer to try install?
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  7. Posts : 6
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
       #996

    Im trying to install xp, i have shrunk the partition and im not entirley sure what you mean by the last part, but i think i know why it hasn't been working,
    I have a SATA and didnt do the thing for it...
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  8. Posts : 71,977
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       #997

    Hello Happy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Yep, you will need to do the thing to load the SATA drivers before XP will be able to be installed.

    If you have a SATA drive, then you will need to do either one of these options to load the SATA drivers for XP.
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  9. Posts : 6
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
       #998

    I got to the bit where you copy the drivers, two things,

    where do i find the driver i need, and do i keep the xp disk in when i burn?
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #999

    Hello Hedgehoghappy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You should be able to get the SATA drivers for XP at the Dell driver download link below. You will just need to select your computer's type and model there.

    Dell - Drivers and Downloads

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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