hmmm i was hoping the guide would have something about how to eliminate the MS bootloader that comes up when you install vista, the whole partitioning is pretty basic, i would say you dont have much business installing a beta OS if you dont know how to partition your hard drive
You need to boot to the DVD. In your BIOS, make sure you have it set up to check the CD ROM first, then hard drive. Once thats set, put the DVD in, and start the PC.
So what we are saying here is that it is doable to boot both Windows XP and Windows Vista on the same system? I have two partitions and followed the instructions. Vista boots just fine but I need XP for three other programs and so this morning I went in and chose the earlier windows version.... /ntldr not found error 0xc000000e - so in with the Windows XP CD because Windows Vista CD does not find the XP partition (???) but Windows XP sees both Windows XP and Windows Vista - so what gives.Doing the fixboot and fixmbr thingy and voila Windows XP is back - Windows Vista nowhere to be found! Running on a HP Compaq nc6120 with 1gb of ram and 80gb drive in two partitions (both primary).
Ok, i know that everyone does not like how there is no boot.ini file anymore. But its probably all for the best, you can use the cmd line tool even beter. So, here was my (resolved) problem. I installed vista beta 2. I completly wiped out windows xp (on purpose), so my only drive had only 1 partition with only windows vista on it.I ran into a few compatability issues when conecting to my university internet (problems with tls compatability) and seince my university doesnt plan on fixing it, for the time being i still wanted to use xp.SOI used the build in partition maker to firstshrink the size of my current partition,and secondformat the empty space as ntfsthen i installed windows xp (from boot)Now, that made it apear that windows vista was gone, as it would notbe posible to put in into windows xps boot.ini filei could get vista ack up by puting in the dvd and repairing iti could get xp back up by puting in the xp cd and repairing itit was clear the only option was to use vistas boot manager.(i used microsofts help site on it to kinda help me through this)SO, i will tell you how to ADD xp (or anything else really) to your vista booter.(most credit goes to microsoft as i will copy and pasta alot)1. Open a Command Prompt window with elevated privileges.The Command Prompt window must have elevated privileges, even if you are a member of the Administrator group on the computer.1.
Insert Windows XP disc and boot to CD/DVD. Choose R to get the recovery console. Choose installation to recover and enter Admin password (Just hit enter if you don't have a password set) Without the quotes type "fixboot" and hit enter, then type "fixmbr" and hit enter. type "exit" and hit enter to reboot the computer
Can someone explain how to setup Vista as a dual boot (with XP) on a different HD? I have read the comments but just need a little more info. Do I switch my SATA drives around to make the drive I want Vista on SATA0, then install Vista onto this drive? Then do I switch the drives back to the original position? Sorry I just can't exactly figure out how to get it on the second drive correctly. I understand how to dual boot on C by adding a partition, but I do have an extra HD and would rather install no their.Thanks
Hello Everyone,I am seeking some advise. I have a laptop with Windows Xp Home Edition. I created a second partion to install Windows Vista Business 64 bit edition... Why not, I wanted to put my 64 bit AMD to use. So While I was booted into Windows XP Home, I put in the Vista instalation disk. It came up asking what I wanted to do, so I selected custom install. It then proceded to tell me that I could not install Vista from this older OS and that I needed to boot from the Disk. So I booted from the disk and selected my second partition. Everything installed without a hitch. The only driver it couldn't find was the driver for the modem.. Like I ever used that... Anyways, I then proceded to go to System Startup Settings to check my dual boot options. There was only one option and that was Windows Vista. I then followed lordgreggreg's post above and what do you know, I have two boot options, Vista and Earlier Version of Windows. When I restart the computer, I get the dual boot option and select Earlier Version Of Windows. Now comes the problem.... I know, It's about time you get to the point... Anyways, The Windows Boot Manager states that it failed to start. That I should insert the Windows installation disk, choose my language settings, then click "Repair your computer" If you don't have this disk.... Blah, Blah Blah.File: ntldrStatus: 0xc000000fInfo: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.Now, before I go sticking my Windows XP disk in and do a repair, does anyone have any experiences with this issue? What is the best way to correct it? I don't think I can take the ntldr file from my working desktop and place it onto my laptop via the Vista installation. or can I?Any help would be great.-Cruce
Could someone please walk me through setting up Windows Vista Enterprise Edition Dual boot? I have windows xp 64 bit currently installed on physical partition D: and vista installed on physical partition c:my bcdedit settings for XP are as followidentifier {ntldr}device partition=D:path ntldrdescription Earlier Version of WindowsI'm pretty sure I made a dumb mistake somewhere, any help help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!!
I installed Vista on 1 partition (C:), and then XP (SP3) on E:. This meant that I could not boot with vista. I created an image of the XP partition using Acronis. Then I used the vista OS disk to repair the startup files. I then went into vista, and used VistaBootPro_3.3.0 to add Windows XP, making sure that I selected XP as being on E:. I rebooted, and got the option to choose XP, but this did not work: the File: ntldrStatus: 0xc000000fproblem.I looked at the files that were present on E: and there were no startup files in the root directory. In another thread I read that the ntldr, ntdetect and boot.ini files are needed to boot. I noticed that these existed on the the Vista C: partition for some reason, but not the E: partition. In fact, looking at the image of the XP partition, they were not there at all beforehand - not sure how XP managed to boot before - perhaps it booted from C:, but the boot files then told it to look in the E: drive.. I decided to copy the ntldr, ntdetect and boot files across to E:, as in the previous thread by aCruceSalus, and on rebooting the dual booting worked! When I booted into XP, I noticed that the boot.ini file had disappeard, and there was only ntldr and ntdetect. Perhaps all you need is these files for the booting to work. I recommend making sure that the ntldr and ntdetect files are in the top level of the XP directory to solve the 0xc000000f problem.
wonginator1221Jun 12, 2006
I just overwrote my ubuntu partition. I couldn't find any use for it. I used it about 3 times then i was done with it.Hello Windows Vista Beta 2
johnwc723Jun 12, 2006
hmmm i was hoping the guide would have something about how to eliminate the MS bootloader that comes up when you install vista, the whole partitioning is pretty basic, i would say you dont have much business installing a beta OS if you dont know how to partition your hard drive
troyh72Jun 12, 2006
You need to boot to the DVD. In your BIOS, make sure you have it set up to check the CD ROM first, then hard drive. Once thats set, put the DVD in, and start the PC.
superblargoJun 21, 2006
According to this (<a class="user" href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx),">http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx),</a> it expires on June 1, 2007.
aelaanJun 26, 2006
So what we are saying here is that it is doable to boot both Windows XP and Windows Vista on the same system? I have two partitions and followed the instructions. Vista boots just fine but I need XP for three other programs and so this morning I went in and chose the earlier windows version.... /ntldr not found error 0xc000000e - so in with the Windows XP CD because Windows Vista CD does not find the XP partition (???) but Windows XP sees both Windows XP and Windows Vista - so what gives.Doing the fixboot and fixmbr thingy and voila Windows XP is back - Windows Vista nowhere to be found! Running on a HP Compaq nc6120 with 1gb of ram and 80gb drive in two partitions (both primary).
lordgreggregJul 6, 2006
Ok, i know that everyone does not like how there is no boot.ini file anymore. But its probably all for the best, you can use the cmd line tool even beter. So, here was my (resolved) problem. I installed vista beta 2. I completly wiped out windows xp (on purpose), so my only drive had only 1 partition with only windows vista on it.I ran into a few compatability issues when conecting to my university internet (problems with tls compatability) and seince my university doesnt plan on fixing it, for the time being i still wanted to use xp.SOI used the build in partition maker to firstshrink the size of my current partition,and secondformat the empty space as ntfsthen i installed windows xp (from boot)Now, that made it apear that windows vista was gone, as it would notbe posible to put in into windows xps boot.ini filei could get vista ack up by puting in the dvd and repairing iti could get xp back up by puting in the xp cd and repairing itit was clear the only option was to use vistas boot manager.(i used microsofts help site on it to kinda help me through this)SO, i will tell you how to ADD xp (or anything else really) to your vista booter.(most credit goes to microsoft as i will copy and pasta alot)1. Open a Command Prompt window with elevated privileges.The Command Prompt window must have elevated privileges, even if you are a member of the Administrator group on the computer.1.
hosshoganOct 25, 2006
Insert Windows XP disc and boot to CD/DVD. Choose R to get the recovery console. Choose installation to recover and enter Admin password (Just hit enter if you don't have a password set) Without the quotes type "fixboot" and hit enter, then type "fixmbr" and hit enter. type "exit" and hit enter to reboot the computer
jdaawgFeb 1, 2007
Can someone explain how to setup Vista as a dual boot (with XP) on a different HD? I have read the comments but just need a little more info. Do I switch my SATA drives around to make the drive I want Vista on SATA0, then install Vista onto this drive? Then do I switch the drives back to the original position? Sorry I just can't exactly figure out how to get it on the second drive correctly. I understand how to dual boot on C by adding a partition, but I do have an extra HD and would rather install no their.Thanks
acrucesalusFeb 15, 2007
Hello Everyone,I am seeking some advise. I have a laptop with Windows Xp Home Edition. I created a second partion to install Windows Vista Business 64 bit edition... Why not, I wanted to put my 64 bit AMD to use. So While I was booted into Windows XP Home, I put in the Vista instalation disk. It came up asking what I wanted to do, so I selected custom install. It then proceded to tell me that I could not install Vista from this older OS and that I needed to boot from the Disk. So I booted from the disk and selected my second partition. Everything installed without a hitch. The only driver it couldn't find was the driver for the modem.. Like I ever used that... Anyways, I then proceded to go to System Startup Settings to check my dual boot options. There was only one option and that was Windows Vista. I then followed lordgreggreg's post above and what do you know, I have two boot options, Vista and Earlier Version of Windows. When I restart the computer, I get the dual boot option and select Earlier Version Of Windows. Now comes the problem.... I know, It's about time you get to the point... Anyways, The Windows Boot Manager states that it failed to start. That I should insert the Windows installation disk, choose my language settings, then click "Repair your computer" If you don't have this disk.... Blah, Blah Blah.File: ntldrStatus: 0xc000000fInfo: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.Now, before I go sticking my Windows XP disk in and do a repair, does anyone have any experiences with this issue? What is the best way to correct it? I don't think I can take the ntldr file from my working desktop and place it onto my laptop via the Vista installation. or can I?Any help would be great.-Cruce
acrucesalusFeb 15, 2007
This is how I got it to work. First I came across this site, <a class="user" href="http://www.nukeation.net/2006/07/05/5456+Update+2++XP+Goes+Missing+After+Installing+Vista.aspx,">http://www.nukeation.net/2006/07/05/5456+Update+2++XP+Goes+Missing+After+Installing+Vista.aspx,</a> and noticed that my device for {ntldr} was not boot. So I typed,BCDEDIT /set {ntldr} device bootI also didn't like the description, so I typed,BCDEDIT /set {ntldr} description "Windows XP"After that, same problem. I then came to this post, <a class="user" href="http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/about60506-0.html&sid=29bd665556d5fe88cfe2387d6b5ed506,">http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/about60506-0.html&sid=29bd665556d5fe88cfe2387d6b5ed506,</a>where imnuts stated to copy the missing ntldr file to the c drive.Well, right now, Vista is Drive C and Windows Xp is Drive D and ntldr, ntdetect.com and boot.ini were on drive D. So I copied the ntldr, ntdetect.com and boot.ini files over to drive c. Reboot, cross my fingers, and selected Windows XP from the Boot Loader Manager. And HALLELUJAH, I am in Windows XP. Windows Xp is now drive C and Vista has been pushed to drive F.I hope this information helps someone else.-Cruce
needhelp2007Jun 20, 2007
Could someone please walk me through setting up Windows Vista Enterprise Edition Dual boot? I have windows xp 64 bit currently installed on physical partition D: and vista installed on physical partition c:my bcdedit settings for XP are as followidentifier {ntldr}device partition=D:path ntldrdescription Earlier Version of WindowsI'm pretty sure I made a dumb mistake somewhere, any help help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!!
profcunningAug 6, 2008
I installed Vista on 1 partition (C:), and then XP (SP3) on E:. This meant that I could not boot with vista. I created an image of the XP partition using Acronis. Then I used the vista OS disk to repair the startup files. I then went into vista, and used VistaBootPro_3.3.0 to add Windows XP, making sure that I selected XP as being on E:. I rebooted, and got the option to choose XP, but this did not work: the File: ntldrStatus: 0xc000000fproblem.I looked at the files that were present on E: and there were no startup files in the root directory. In another thread I read that the ntldr, ntdetect and boot.ini files are needed to boot. I noticed that these existed on the the Vista C: partition for some reason, but not the E: partition. In fact, looking at the image of the XP partition, they were not there at all beforehand - not sure how XP managed to boot before - perhaps it booted from C:, but the boot files then told it to look in the E: drive.. I decided to copy the ntldr, ntdetect and boot files across to E:, as in the previous thread by aCruceSalus, and on rebooting the dual booting worked! When I booted into XP, I noticed that the boot.ini file had disappeard, and there was only ntldr and ntdetect. Perhaps all you need is these files for the booting to work. I recommend making sure that the ntldr and ntdetect files are in the top level of the XP directory to solve the 0xc000000f problem.
driversplazaJan 8, 2009
more how-to's on vista can be found here - <a class="user" href="http://www.techlookz.com/windows-vista-errors-tweaks/">http://www.techlookz.com/windows-vista-errors-twea ...</a>