Vista XP Dual-boot Issue

[Guest]

I have a dual-boot problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. Starting with
XP Pro on my C: drive, I recently installed Vista Beta 2 on my unused D:
drive (using the "new installation" Vista option).

After my Vista install, I don't get a dual-boot menu option - it boots
straight into Vista. I can access my old C: drive files but I can't run XP.
And, oddly, Vista reassigned my D: as C: and my original C: as D: (reversed
the order).

When I go to Vista's Computer > Properties > Advanced System Settings >
Advanced tab > Startup and Recovery > Settings, the XP system is not shown as
an option; only Vista.

Is there a method where I can add the dual-boot option, or do I have to
disconnect my Vista drive to boot into XP? Thanks.

 

[John Barnes]

Use VistaBootPro or EasyBCD to add a legacy system to your Vista boot. You
will need to make sure you have a copy of 3 XP boot files on your system
drive (where you have the Vista boot file now) ntldr , ntdetect.com , and
boot.ini You may have to modify the boot.ini file to properly point to
your XP system at this point. (usually shows ntldr missing file when pointed
incorrectly) Hope this helps. The drive letters shown within an os are
dependent on how Vista is installed. If you feel more comfortable having
both systems the same, you can install Vista again from within your XP
system. It will then install using the XP drive lettering.

 

[Guest]

Good to know. I had the same problem. Thanks!

Use VistaBootPro or EasyBCD to add a legacy system to your Vista boot. You
will need to make sure you have a copy of 3 XP boot files on your system
drive (where you have the Vista boot file now) ntldr , ntdetect.com , and
boot.ini You may have to modify the boot.ini file to properly point to
your XP system at this point. (usually shows ntldr missing file when pointed
incorrectly) Hope this helps. The drive letters shown within an os are
dependent on how Vista is installed. If you feel more comfortable having
both systems the same, you can install Vista again from within your XP
system. It will then install using the XP drive lettering.