Hi paranoid--
Of course, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean the Redmond campus
isn't out to get you. Did the boys and girls from Redmond give you any
error message when you try to boot? What do you see precisely when you turn
on your computer instead of what you should see? What you should see of
course is this:
Precisely what did you use to create that partition you wanted to park Vista
upon, and how did you do it?
You didn't try to run a 64 bit Vista from a 32 bit XP desktop did you?
You haven't been completely clear. I assume you mean that instead of
running the Vista setup from the XP desktop, I don't think it matters
whether you are using X86 or X64 as long as you are using what your machine
accomodates, you made a partition for Vista and ran the Vista DVD and chose
it hitting Advanced on the setup that allows you to choose.
I don't know why you don't have a boot choice and the boot loaders don't
seem to be working. I do know how to fix this.
You should be seeing this:
http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/images/Vista Dual Boot Installation/Vista Final -0037.jpg
The key to repair is probably to either try to use Startup Repair since your
original post indicates you do have a DVD, or to use Vista Boot Pro:
www.vistabootpro.org/
These MSKBS may be helpful, but I'd use Vista Boot Pro--this first MSKB
foolishly assumes the person can boot to Windows Vista when most of them
needing it can't--seems to be a ridiculous assumption.
You can certainly try to do a Startup Repair using the DVD and instructions
for doing it are below:
You can also use Vista Boot Pro:
You cannot start Windows XP after you install Windows Vista in a dual-boot
configuration together with Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927817/en-us
Error message when you start Windows Vista: "The Windows Boot Configuration
Data file is missing required information"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391/en-us
When you insert a Windows Vista 64-bit DVD within a 32-bit operating system,
the operation is unsuccessful
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930891/en-us
Windows Vista no longer starts, and Startup Repair does not fix problem
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934540/en-us
***Startup Repair and System Restore from the Win Recovery Environment on
the DVD***
You can run Startup Repair by putting your Vista DVD in after the
language screen in setup. You can also run System Restore from the same
location.
You run the startup repair tool this way (and system restore from here is
also sometimes effective):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us
How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreinstall.com/vistaultimate/repairstartup/index.htm
Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For
information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a
DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to
the Lock button, and then click Restart.
This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys
(sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to
pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order (this
will allow you to boot from the Vista DVD as well):
See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm/Articles/build_computer/bios/bios03.jpg
Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power
button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.
3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.
Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you
do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system
that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the
repair process.
7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:
How to Use Startup Repair:
***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***
1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)
2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the
lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***
Screenshot: System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)
http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui/images/2014/500x375.aspx
Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"
http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img_vista02ctp-installSysRecOpt2.bmp
How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreinstall.com/vistaultimate/repairstartup/index.htm
3) Select your OS for repair.
4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from
theWin RE feature:
You'll have a choice there of using:
1) Startup Repair
2) System Restore
3) Complete PC Restore
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***Using the F8 Environment or a Repair Install from the DVD:***
See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm/Articles/build_computer/bios/bios03.jpg
Repair Install
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
Repair Install (Method 2):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341
Good luck,
CH
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The President of the US is a complete moron. He believes the people of the
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