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716622 2008-11-02 09:03:00 Hi

I use 2 run XP on C: and Vista on D:. But i have just reinstalled my XP on C:\, the same version (media centre). However, when i restart my computer, the option of choosing which system to start doesn't appear anymore, and it automatically loads into XP. How can i use my vista system again? (i.e. have that option of choosing which system to start up)

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petechewy (11678)
716623 2008-11-02 09:05:00 The easiest way is to back up any data/settings on the Vista drive, then reinstall Vista.

You'll then get the option of choosing which OS to boot up.
jwil1 (65)
716624 2008-11-02 09:08:00 so is there not a way of doing it without reinstalling it? Cuz by the looks of it, there's just one command that's missing..... other forums on the net seems to talk about a c:\boot.ini. file. But i have no idea wat to do there..... petechewy (11678)
716625 2008-11-02 09:14:00 Download EasyBCD (neosmart.net) Install it on the Xp and it should pick up the Vista OS - set it up and when you reboot you should then have the option to boot into XP or Vista.

Note: screen shots and Download are near the bottom of the page.

Also have a read through These articles, step by step (apcmag.com _first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm?page=1)
wainuitech (129)
716626 2008-11-02 09:35:00 THank you, it has been very helpful. petechewy (11678)
716627 2008-11-02 09:38:00 No Worries , hope its working Ok for you now :thumbs: wainuitech (129)
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