Windows 7 Problem installing windowsXP(SP2) after installing windows7 RC

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rhessin

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I was previously using windows xp but decided to try out windows 7 recently.So I formatted the partition that contained my windows xp( i know i am stupid ) and installed windows 7 over it.I have like 4-5 partitions on my PC sicne i keep a seperate partition for different purposes like games ,movies,etc..
Now since most online games aint supporting windows7 i decided to install windows xp in another partition.So i went into diskmanagement and freed up some space around 15gb just so i can install xp and dualboot for gamming purposes.Now when i put my windows xp CD and start a installation the boot starts and it loads watever stuff it needs to install the OS from the CD.Then at the bottom it displays windows is about to start and then i get a blue screen crash.I downloaded a fresh windows xp iso file thinking mine might have been corrupted but i got the blue screen crash like 5 times in a row with different CDs.
Can ny one help me on how I can install windows xp on windows7 RC build 7100 properly without the bluescreen crashes.

My current LAPTOP SPECS
Model:COMPAQ CQ60 104TU
Intel dual core @ 2.0 Ghz
2GB DDR2 RAM
250GB HDD

My laptop model doesnt come with any preinstalled OS since I wanted a laptop with XP rather than vista.
Hope someone can help me
 
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It seems like you are facing issues installing Windows XP alongside Windows 7 on your Compaq CQ60 laptop. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can successfully set up a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP and Windows 7: 1. Check Hardware Compatibility: - Before proceeding, ensure that your laptop's hardware is compatible with Windows XP. You may need to check if there are XP drivers available for your hardware components on the manufacturer's website. 2. Prepare the Partition: - Using Disk Management in Windows 7, create a new partition (around 15GB) where you want to install Windows XP. Make sure it's a primary partition and formatted with NTFS. Do not format it during Windows XP installation. 3. Installing Windows...
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It seems like you are facing issues installing Windows XP alongside Windows 7 on your Compaq CQ60 laptop. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can successfully set up a dual-boot configuration with Windows XP and Windows 7: 1. Check Hardware Compatibility: - Before proceeding, ensure that your laptop's hardware is compatible with Windows XP. You may need to check if there are XP drivers available for your hardware components on the manufacturer's website. 2. Prepare the Partition: - Using Disk Management in Windows 7, create a new partition (around 15GB) where you want to install Windows XP. Make sure it's a primary partition and formatted with NTFS. Do not format it during Windows XP installation. 3. Installing Windows XP: - Insert the Windows XP installation CD and boot from it. - During the installation process, when prompted to select the partition to install Windows XP, choose the partition you prepared earlier. - Proceed with the installation steps until completion. Do not format the partition when prompted. 4. Fixing Blue Screen Errors: - If you encounter blue screen crashes during the installation, it might be due to driver compatibility issues. - Try entering the BIOS and changing the SATA mode to IDE compatibility mode. This can sometimes resolve blue screen errors during XP installation on newer hardware. - If changing the SATA mode doesn't help, you might need to slipstream SATA drivers into your Windows XP installation disk. This is a bit more advanced but can resolve driver-related issues causing the blue screen crashes. 5. Dual-boot Configuration: - Once Windows XP is installed successfully, you might notice that it has overridden the Windows 7 bootloader. - To restore access to Windows 7, you can use a tool like EasyBCD to reconfigure the bootloader and set up the dual-boot options between Windows 7 and Windows XP. By following these steps, you should be able to install Windows XP alongside Windows 7 on your laptop and set up a dual-boot configuration for gaming purposes. Good luck! If you encounter any specific issues during the process, feel free to ask for further assistance.
 
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