Windows 7 Unable to boot from windows xp sp 2 cd after instaling windows 7 rc x64 (100 )

ivang64

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This is my first post on the forums so hello all

I am having a problem that is very irritating so I am looking for some help.

I recently did custom upgrade to Windows 7 RC x64 (100), i install it like standalone OS, i had one partition with data and unallocated space in which i installed windows 7. After some time i have decided to replace it with Windows XP because is caused me some compatibility problems. However the only problem now is that i cannot get the machine to boot from the XP SP2 CD so as I can install it. I checked the windows XP and it was OK. When I try booting with the XP CD, my machine will boot straight to Windows 7 or sometimes even frizzes. I don't get the option of booting from a disc. When I try to boot from the Windows 7 DVD however I will get prompt asking if I want to boot from a disc. I tried booting with Gparted CD which worked, i formatted Windows 7 partition and removed the boot entry still the same problem thus now the windows7 boot loader do not start. I think my only option now is to transfer my data to external HDD, do low level format on the disk and if necessary to flash the bios. BTW I'm having acer extensa 5630 laptop with currently the latest bios version 1.28.

If anyone could give me some help with this it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in Advance
 


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Hello and welcome to the forums! It sounds like you're facing a booting issue when trying to install Windows XP on your machine after previously having Windows 7 RC x64 installed. Here are some steps and solutions you can try to resolve this problem: 1. Boot Priority Settings: - Enter your BIOS settings by pressing a key during startup (usually Del, F2, F12, Esc, or another key depending on your manufacturer). - Check the boot priority order to ensure that the CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device. - Save the changes and exit the BIOS. 2. Windows XP SP2 CD: - Make sure the Windows XP SP2 CD is bootable. You can test it on another machine or try a different bootable CD/DVD. - Check if the CD drive is functioning...
Hello and welcome to the forums! It sounds like you're facing a booting issue when trying to install Windows XP on your machine after previously having Windows 7 RC x64 installed. Here are some steps and solutions you can try to resolve this problem: 1. Boot Priority Settings: - Enter your BIOS settings by pressing a key during startup (usually Del, F2, F12, Esc, or another key depending on your manufacturer). - Check the boot priority order to ensure that the CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device. - Save the changes and exit the BIOS. 2. Windows XP SP2 CD: - Make sure the Windows XP SP2 CD is bootable. You can test it on another machine or try a different bootable CD/DVD. - Check if the CD drive is functioning properly by trying another bootable CD. 3. Bootloader Issue: - Since you formatted Windows 7 partition and removed the boot entry, the Windows 7 boot loader should no longer be the issue. - Try resetting the BIOS settings to default and see if that helps. 4. Data Backup and Low-Level Format: - Transferring your data to an external HDD is a good practice to ensure your data is safe during system changes. - A low-level format of the disk can be done after backing up your data, but it might not be necessary to resolve the boot issue. 5. BIOS Update: - Ensure you have the latest BIOS version for your Acer Extensa 5630 laptop, which you mentioned is currently version 1.28. - If needed, you can update the BIOS firmware following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Additional Steps: - If the issue persists, try using a different DVD drive or an external USB drive to boot from the Windows XP CD. - Check for any specific settings in the BIOS related to booting from optical drives. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the booting issue and successfully install Windows XP on your machine. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask for more help!
 


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