xp-7

[sajjad]

Hi
Now my OS is Windows 7(32-bit). I want to setup Windows xp(32-bit), too.But when I put xp`s cd in drive, I see a blue page and then error message.It means xp is not loading. This problem is very important for me. I want to use both of OS,because my job. Please if anybody is knowing, tell me.
Thank so much

[Geek-9pm]

The subject should be Boot XP and Windows 7

The proper method to dual boot XP and Windows 7 is to install XP first.
Some on this forum say the thing to do is have two hard drives. That makes dual  boot much easier.  But if you wish to use just one hard drive, you must divide it into two or more partitions.

Below are links  to other r places on this site
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/dualboot.htm
AND
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000346.htm
(The information needs an update.)
Come back here with your questions.

[Allan]

You need to tell us about the blue page and the exact error message you get. Even though you always want to install the older OS first, you should still be able to boot to the XP CD and install it, though you'll have to repair the boot loader afterward. You can follow METHOD 2 in this link: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

[sajjad]

This message:
*********************
A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage
to your computer.
If this is the first time you`ve seen this this stop error screen,
restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow
this steps:
check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed
hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive
to make sure it is properly configured and terminated.
Run CHKDSK /f to check for hard drive corruption, and then
restart your computer.
Technical information:
***   STOP:  0x0000007B  (0xF78D2524, 0x0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)
*******************
Now, What can I do?

[recovering disk space, attachment deleted by admin]

[Allan]

At what point do you get that error? The bsod typically means the system can't find a bootable hd. And can you still boot to W7?

Also, are you using an original, retail XP CD?

[sajjad]

This happening in begining of install.
Yes, now I can boot win 7.
My win xp` cd is registerring with serial number.

[Allan]

Again, is it an original, retail XP CD or is it a copy?

And does the system seem to boot to the CD?

[patio]

How To...

Read it completely before starting...or you may wind up with an un-bootable PC...

[sajjad]

it`s not and original, retail XP CD. It`s a copy, but It install on PC, and I work on Laptop.
In my laptop, this CD install on virtual box (just virtual machine)

CD at first load some files, and then I see error message.

[patio]

it`s not and original, retail XP CD. It`s a copy

We don't assist with pirated software...

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