Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate & Windows 8
       #1930

    Thanks!


    Thank's
    Great Job Bro!
    But easyBCD is Not Working in XP 32bit OS While 7 already der?
    Yepy But It Works From Windows 7 :)
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #1931

    Hello Rash, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

    Did you do step 7 in OPTION TWO to install ".Net Framework 2.0 32-bit version" for EasyBCD to work in XP?
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows XP Home Edition 32-Bit
       #1932

    Question Re: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP


    I'm planning on performing a dual boot installation on a PC with separate hard disk drive than the XP drive. I'm not clear on the steps to take. In Step 6 (Finish installing Windows 7), a Note states to start with Step 9. However the instuction seem to indicate I have to do Steps 7 and 8 first which conisists of installing the .Netframework 2.0 (32-bit) version and the EasyBCD. I already downloaded both programs but have not installed them. Do I go ahead and install them at this point (after Step 6)? Does install and Run mean the same thing?
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  4.    #1933

    If you're using separate HD's then always unplug the other HD during OS install, then boot your choice by setting preferred HD to boot first, using the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key to boot the other.

    If you don't like this arrangement you can install EasyBCD to Win7 to add XP to a Dual Boot menu on the Add OS tab. This will still keep each OS independent to boot itself via the BIOS.

    If you've already installed XP to the other HD with Win7 plugged in, then restart Win7 by marking it or it's 100mb System Reserved partition Active, then run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times.
    Then you can install EasyBCD to Win7 to add XP which always works best.
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 professional 64 bit
       #1934

    hey there, i'm currently attempting a dual boot with xp from a windows 7 laptop using the very helpful tutorial i found here: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

    i've sucessfully created a new partition by closely following the instructions, i restarted, booted from the windows XP disc, it said "Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed on your computer."

    what did i do wrong?
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  6.    #1935

    XP is so old it likely needs the more modern SATA controller driver to see the HD:
    SATA Drivers - Load in Windows XP Setup on Dual Boot
    SATA Drivers - Slipstream into Windows XP CD
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  7. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 professional 64 bit
       #1936

    oh, shucks. well i don't have a floppy drive on the laptop, and the slipstream just looks painful. thank you for the quick reply though.
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  8.    #1937

    If necessary to run a program I'd consider virtualizing XP in Win7 using freeware like XP Mode, VM Ware, Virtual Player, Virtual Box, etc.

    But most XP programs can be made to run in Win7 using Compatibility Mode
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  9. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 professional 64 bit
       #1938

    gregrocker said:
    If necessary to run a program I'd consider virtualizing XP in Win7 using freeware like XP Mode, VM Ware, Virtual Player, Virtual Box, etc.

    But most XP programs can be made to run in Win7 using Compatibility Mode
    actually, that is my situation completely, i am just trying to use an old external sound card (emagics 2|6) because my headphones jack is inoperable. and i tried using the VM Ware Player, but it wouldn't take my product key for XP, and i got it right off the disc, it's legit. i then tried looking up a bunch of other product keys, must've typed out 20 of them, none of them worked so i opted to learn how to dual boot myself. now i'm starting to think it's time to start looking for sound cards, i was just hoping i could avoid losing the cash.

    i might try out compatability mode or some of the other virtual hosting programs you mentioned
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  10.    #1939

    I'd try installing the sound card software and/or driver in Compat Mode, working backward from Vista mode.
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