vistabootpro

About this tag
VistaBootPro is a third-party utility discussed on WindowsForum.com for managing boot configurations in multi-boot setups involving Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows XP. Users report using VistaBootPro to create or repair dual-boot menus, especially after installing Windows 7 alongside Vista or XP. Common issues include missing boot entries, errors like 'digital signature of winload.exe cannot be verified,' and failure to update boot code. The tool is often tried when standard methods like bootsect or EasyBCD fail. Troubleshooting scenarios involve recovering boot access after formatting partitions or installing backup software that disrupts the bootloader.
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    Windows 7 Getting Windows 7 to boot again

    Hi guys, I really hate having to ask for help but this time I feel I have no choice... First of all, I know I screwed up, bad. My problem is that I need to get my old windows 7 partition to be read as a system and/or boot drive again. I have two hard disks. Primary Slave - "Media" has no OS...
    • TK182
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    • boot issues bootloader computer help data recovery dual boot easybcd encryption file access hard drive installation issues logical drive partition sxipper system rescue tech support upgrade vistabootpro windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows Vista W7 won't start-up without install-dvd

    Hi, I have a problem starting up W7 in dual boot. I did a clean install of the W7 RTM on the second partition of my (sata) HDD. After installation I didn't get a dual boot menu to choose my OS (Vista or W7) I forced a dualboot menu with Vistabootpro, but when I choose the W7 option, I get...
    • beware
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    • alternative os boot menu clean install dual boot installation dvd partition startup vistabootpro windows 7 winload
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Triple Boot issue?

    Hi, i wanted to give windows 7 ago, and before i installed windows 7 i had dual boot running all fine, like installed XP, and vista later on, but when i installed windows 7 it doesn't show in the boot up menu only Xp and vista, but if i go into the bios setting and change which hard drive to...
    • fight2fight
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    • bios boot menu dual boot error message hard drive installation issues partition triple boot vistabootpro windows 7
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Bootcode issue - Vista

    Hello Everyone, I can no longer boot into vista. After installing backup software that came with my new USB HDD, it hasn't worked. Oh, by the way, I do have an operable WinXP OS still working. Dual boot XP / Vista worked fine for months up til the above installation. I have been working on...
    • sn00ky
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    • backup boot issues bootcode dual boot easybcd startup repair usb drives vistabootpro windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista No Windows Explorer on Vista Reboot????

    No Windows Explorer on Vista Reboot???? [ISSUE RESOLVED, SEE INSIDE] Hi guys here is a real curvy one for you... A few days ago my Vista started displaying a very strange error. Whenever I boot up the following happens. 1. I get to welcome screen 2. Vista starts loading as normal 3. Black...
    • Nzealander
    • Thread
    • adware black screen boot issues explorer nero system restore task manager troubleshooting ultimate update user interface vistabootpro windows vista
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support