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    NP5791 Vista OS disks -- No Repair Option?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by arendesa, Oct 18, 2007.

  1. arendesa

    arendesa Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, I've been doing some research on how to install XP with Vista already installed. Seems like a simple process, but it requires the use of the Vista DVD to do a startup repair to reinstall the Vista Boot Manager. When I ran the Sager Vista disk from bootup, I didn't get a option for the Repair. I have 2 questions... 1. Does anyone know how to do this using the Sager Vista disk? 2. I have the retail version of Home Premium 32-bit. Can I use the 32-bit repair to fix 64-bit Vista's boot manager?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
     
    arendesa, Oct 18, 2007
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I think the only way is with command prompt....
     
    JCMS, Oct 18, 2007
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    FriscoPowers Notebook Guru

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    if you're trying to setup a dual boot, i believe that the proper order would be to install XP, and then Vista, otherwise you'll lose access to Vista.
     
    FriscoPowers, Oct 18, 2007
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