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I was able to get a bit more direct dual boot procedure using XP and W7 image files:
1. Restore the W7 image. (Select all options: Set Active, MBR, etc. Do NOT try to boot into W7.)
2. Restore the XP image. (Select all options: Set Active, MBR, etc. This will result in the system directly booting into XP.)
Use the W7 DVD repair options to:
3. Do an automatic repair if one is found.
4. Open a command window from the repair console and do bootrec.exe /fixmbr and bootrec.exe /fixboot.
5. Use the recovery console and run the Startup Repair.
6. You should now be able to boot directly in W7, where EasyBCD can add the XP boot option. Note: The XP partition may require a drive letter to be added from Disk Management before EasyBCD can find it.
Much better than starting over.