Xp & Vista multiboot how?

[Guest]

I reinstalled xp on my ide drive which is d:
Then installed Vista on sata drive which is c:

I get no options to multiboot ?
It boots into vista straight away and in the system properties within vista
it has no mention of xp.

What did i do wrong and how do i fix this?

Hope someone can help

 

[Frankster]

You may be able to boot either if you go into your BIOS and configure your
boot drive preference.

-Frank

 

[Guest]

Try this..I had the same issue and got the below info from another site:
1. Create a BCD (Boot Configuration Data) entry for the older operating
system by specifying the following.

bcdedit.exe is located in the \Windows\System32 directory of the Windows
Vista partition. To access bcdedit.exe from within Windows XP you need to use
the Command Prompt (DOS Window) and point to bcdedit.exe.

Description is the description of the new entry for the older operating
system.

bcdedit /create {legacy} /d “Descriptionâ€

bcdedit /set {legacy} device boot

bcdedit /set {legacy} path \ntldr

bcdedit /displayorder {legacy} /addlast

4. Restart the computer in order for the changes to take effect.


NOTE: You will need a basic understanding of the use of bcdedit.exe in order
to use these commands effectively. Go to How To: Edit the Windows Vista Boot
Menu Options – BCDEDIT for more information and for and easy way to make
changes to the BCD use VistaBootPRO