28 A - Finalising dual boot

This video is a lead off from video nine, in replacement of video ten. This video is for those of you that don't have (or don't want to use) the required discs.

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The three files:
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boot.ini
ntldr
NTDETECT.com

These are the three files that require being copied from the Vista drive, to the XP drive.
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The three options:
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You need to uncheck:
- Hide extensions for known file types,
- Hide protected operating system files,

And you need to select:
- Show hidden files and folders.


Once you're done with these settings, (optionally, but recommended), you need to recheck:
- Hide extensions for known file types,
- Hide protected operating system files,

And you need to reselect:
- Do not show hidden files and folders.
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I apologise for how this video seems to be rushed through. I tried to squish as much information as possible into the ten minute frame gap I have. I did not want to have to split into two videos, as this would get confusing.

This video is also the first of using a nice new microphone, in a hope to make my voice clearer. However, again, I have to apologise for my computers fan in the background, and the low voice quality. I'm going to set this higher in future videos, see if it makes a difference.



Previous video:
[ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4lfC8xKgv_Y ]

VistaBootPro website:
[ http://www.vistabootpro.org/ ]

Download VistaBootPro directly:
[ http://www.humyo.com/F/6821341-281314695 ]

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Windows
• windows
• XP
• xp
• Vista
• multiboot
• environment
• environments
• format
• preinstall
• preinstalled
• dual
• boot
• 28a

[JuniorJack69]

dude, this is the same thing for windows 7?? same files??

[KurtisICT]

hi, it may or may not be. I'm trying to work with 7 and XP. I'll send you a message when I get a relevant video online.

[MicroHelper]

Oh yeah I notice you don't need the Vista DVD or Installation just do what you do in this video and it works.

[KurtisICT]

Lol, I should hope so, spent weeks trying to figure this out :s.

Thanks for commenting anyway! :)

[andrewraggett1]

when you put xp on will it take the drivers from vista and copy them into XP because my laptop came without drivers

[KurtisICT]

hi,

Unfortunately, no it doesn't. If you install XP seperately to XP, it won't think there's another OS on the drive. And because XP doesn't like Vista (Vista came out later than XP did), it'll have problems recognising it anyway.

Hope this helps!

[KurtisICT]

Ensure your annotations are switched on. It explains how you can get it for free (I've uploaded a copy of the software that was free at the time this video was made).

[KurtisICT]

Thanks!

Your comment's appreciated! :)

[korsoraneren]

thanks dude that was that :)

big hugs from dk

[KurtisICT]

Thanks! I'll check out the software you've suggested :)