XP partition invisible after Vista install

[Alexandru Pojoga]

Hi All,

After installing Vista on C:, my existing XP partition on D: is not listed
in the boot menu. How can I bring it back (considering there is no more
fdisk/mbr to speak of)?

I've pored over bcdedit for hours and days. Can bcdedit do this, or what
tool do I need?

Alex

 

[Guest]

It all depends on the type of partition software you have. I had the same
problem. I use the VCOM System Commander. I called VCOM technical support
and they helped me restore the OS Selection menu. I used the partition
software CD to start the program. Then within the partition software
program, I set the boot partition to XP. When it booted into XP, I went to
Start/Programs and looked for the partition software. I enabled it. That
did it. It is something I still do not feel confident to do on my own. Any
mistake could cause big problem. Good luck!

 

[Kerry Brown]

Hi All,

After installing Vista on C:, my existing XP partition on D: is not
listed in the boot menu. How can I bring it back (considering there
is no more fdisk/mbr to speak of)?

I've pored over bcdedit for hours and days. Can bcdedit do this, or
what tool do I need?

Alex

You should be able to do it with bcedit but the user interface leaves a lot
to be desired.. Here are a couple of easier alternatives.

http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1

http://www.vistamania.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=47

 

[John Barnes]

EasyBCD also works to create a legacy system entry.
http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1