Dual booting win xp/win 7 with win 7 first problem

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Last response: December 16, 2010 10:12 AM in Laptops & Notebooks

marios50

December 15, 2010 4:37:22 PM

ok guys i need help.
i have a dell inspiron n5010 with win 7 home premium installed.
i want to dual boot with win xp but when i insert the disc it gives me a bsod.
i know its some thing i have to change from my bios for my hard disk.but when i change the mod win7 doesnt boot

please someone help..

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WR2

Laptop Master

December 15, 2010 6:31:54 PM

marios50 said:

but when i insert the disc it gives me a bsod.

What disk did you insert?

Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-ins...
-> Look for METHOD TWO: When Windows 7 is Installed First

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marios50

December 16, 2010 2:45:54 AM

when i insert the win xp disc it loads up and goes into windows setup but after awhile when it says on the bottom starting windows it gives me a bsod.

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WR2

Laptop Master

December 16, 2010 3:22:53 AM

What version of XP are you using? Service pack 3?
If not SP3 you'll want to slip stream SP3 into your install disk.

Slipstream Service Pack 3 into Your Windows XP Installation CD
http://lifehacker.com/386526/slipstream-service-pack-3-...

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marios50

December 16, 2010 10:12:32 AM

yes i am using sp3.but its a modified version from the internet.

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