Steps to Follow While Installing Windows XP after Complete Installation of Windows Vista
A hack which can help a user in installing Windows XP Operating System in case the same user has installed Vista OS first. If a user has installed Windows Vista Operating System on Drive C and wishing to install Windows XP Operating System on Drive D, simply follow the rules provided below in the same sequence.
- Initiate Windows XP installation from the Bootable Compact Disc by clicking on the Setup.
- Now boot the system from a Widows Vista Operating System DVD. Choose the territorial settings and press Next button.
- From the options available choose Repair Your Computer option. This begins the detection of Vista OS partition, and repairs associated problems related to booting.
- Select either repair button to start the repairing option.
- Reboot the system with Windows Vista Operating System. Click on Start button, choose run, type in cmd and start executing the below commands in the same sequence.
- Bcedit /create {ntdlr} /d “earlier version of windows”
- Bcedit /Set {ntdlr} Device Boot
- Bcedit /set {ntdlr} Path ntdlr
- Bcedit /displayorder {ntdlr} /addlast
Now restart your computer. You will find both versions of operating systems i.e windows vista and windows XP in boot computer menu.
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