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    Dual booting with default os

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by KeithF40, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. KeithF40

    KeithF40 Notebook Consultant

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    Machine came with vista 64 bit and I slipstreamed a xp install disc. How can I get the vista boot menu to show up where I can choose vista or xp?
     
    KeithF40, Nov 12, 2008
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  2. KeithF40

    KeithF40 Notebook Consultant

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    bump
    bum
    bump
     
    KeithF40, Nov 13, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Download a program called EasyBCD and edit your MBR with it.

    In the meantime, have a gander at the forum rules.
     
    Lithus, Nov 13, 2008
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  4. KeithF40

    KeithF40 Notebook Consultant

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    I waited at least 24 hours and I used easybcd and it didn't do the trick, usually does though.
     
    KeithF40, Nov 16, 2008
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  5. chong67

    chong67 Notebook Deity

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    Get Virtual PC. Its free.

    I use VMware.
     
    chong67, Nov 17, 2008
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