Dual boot help with a hp laptop

fatdragon · 08-05-2008, 08:54 AM

ok i know ive haven't been in this forum for a long time (due to important etc) but anyways ive install windows vista and then split the hardrive so i can install windows xp but now every time my computer boots in wont show the boot menu where u can toggle between xp and vista but instead it directly boots to windows xp so i was wondering how do i get back to windows vista?

fatdragon · 08-05-2008, 11:24 AM

well i have found the problem when installing windows xp on second partition it replace the vista on the first partition and windows xp will install on both partition not one so i was wondering how do i make windows xp install on the second partition without interrupting the vista partition?

Joshy · 08-05-2008, 11:51 AM

I haven't heard of this occuring before as I think most users usually prefer to one two completely different Operating systems e.g. Linux + Vista etc. You could probably try contacting microsoft and inquiring as to whether it's possible or not.

08-05-2008, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
fatdragon Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Age: 16 Posts: 393	Dual boot help with a hp laptop ok i know ive haven't been in this forum for a long time (due to important etc) but anyways ive install windows vista and then split the hardrive so i can install windows xp but now every time my computer boots in wont show the boot menu where u can toggle between xp and vista but instead it directly boots to windows xp so i was wondering how do i get back to windows vista? __________________ • Hp Pavilion dv6201tu • Intel Pentium Dual core processor T2060(1.6ghz) • 15.4 WXGA High Definition Bright view widescreen • 80GB(5400RPM) Hard drive • 1024MB DRR2 SDRAM(2 Dimm) • Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 with shared graphic memory • Windows Vista Home Premium Im half mac half pc ; ) a 700mhz dual core processor can play games smoothly without lags!!!!

08-05-2008, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
fatdragon Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Age: 16 Posts: 393	well i have found the problem when installing windows xp on second partition it replace the vista on the first partition and windows xp will install on both partition not one so i was wondering how do i make windows xp install on the second partition without interrupting the vista partition? __________________ • Hp Pavilion dv6201tu • Intel Pentium Dual core processor T2060(1.6ghz) • 15.4 WXGA High Definition Bright view widescreen • 80GB(5400RPM) Hard drive • 1024MB DRR2 SDRAM(2 Dimm) • Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 with shared graphic memory • Windows Vista Home Premium Im half mac half pc ; ) a 700mhz dual core processor can play games smoothly without lags!!!!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MS Outlook - 1 PC dual boot - one place for all emails?	PC Hobbyist	General Software	9	02-13-2007 02:10 AM
Dual Boot Linux/Vista/XP	codeman0013	Operating Systems	3	02-08-2007 11:04 PM
Laptop will not boot?	tidyboy21	Laptop and Smartphones	4	12-07-2006 05:22 PM
Virus On Laptop: Now won't boot up	ranzy	Computer Security	4	08-22-2006 06:18 PM
Can't boot Laptop (HELP!!!)	ranzy	Laptop and Smartphones	3	08-21-2006 12:45 AM

08-05-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joshy New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	I haven't heard of this occuring before as I think most users usually prefer to one two completely different Operating systems e.g. Linux + Vista etc. You could probably try contacting microsoft and inquiring as to whether it's possible or not.