Vista 64 - Blank boot menu?

mdamda

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• Jun 26, 2008

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Hey all, I discovered a weird problem when attempting to dual boot XP -

The boot menu in vista is blank!

I don't know how this happened, and I've tried a few BCD commands but to no avail. Msconfig also displays a blank screen. :/

Anyone know a remedy to this one?

 

nightelph

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Can you get into windows at all? If so, check System Properties>Advanced Tab>Startup and Recovery Settings and look at the settings listed there, make sure its set to show both options.

 

wa77ss

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• Jun 26, 2008

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What happens when you boot up? Does it list any OS's?

 

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mdamda

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Edit for those who might have this problem: Popped the vista cd in and chose repair install.

Thanks for the input!

 

Last edited: Jun 26, 2008

nightelph

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mdamda said:

I had a prior failed OS install though. Maybe that's it - although I don't really want to reformat at this point as I just have.

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There are many partitioning programs available that will let you set up the dual boot you want, without reinstalling windoze.