xp and windows7 problem multi boot

[elfenliedtopfan5]

ok when i install windows xp on my pc it dont allow me to duel boot with windows 7 as well if i install windows vista it gives me a option windows vista or windows 7 but when i install xp it dont it just boots it so i cant use my windows 7 partition until i uninstall and re install windows 7 on the partition that xp was on my computer is not ment to support windows xp but it dose because i have a sata version witch boots right up so no problems now all i wish to do is duel boot it

[Ponch]

If possible, always install older OS fist, as next OS will now how to hanle the old one. In this case, install XP first, then 7. You should still be able to repair Win7's boot loader so that it now incorporate an option to boot XP as well.

If you describe your situation now;

-in what order the OS were installed,

-what os is installed to what partition,

-what partition is active

someone could help you fix that in a few minutes rather than hours reinstall.

[ChiefZeke]

Get a copy of EasyBCD: http://neosmart.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7 should help.