dual boot (Xp+win7)

[Vyom]

^^ Install EasyBCD and run it.
You will get the appropriate options.

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[smartmind0007]

^^ Install EasyBCD and run it.
You will get the appropriate options.

thanx mate... worked like charm...

one more question... when i had xp, i decided to set up dual boot and created a new partition (primary) worth 20 gbs.. now that i have a single os in my c drive, i need to merge that extra partition into my d drive from which i created it. i have easus partition master at the ready. though it is always safe to backup data, is it a must to do so ??? bcoz i have around 100 gb of data lying in my d drive...

 

[Vyom]

^^ If you don't want to do backup, just avoid merging. You don't know, when your bad luck comes to haunt you. I assume this, "Anything that is to go wrong, will do."

So take a backup or take a chance. You either will get a good result. Or a good lesson!

 

[smartmind0007]

So take a backup or take a chance. You either will get a good result. Or a good lesson!

well said bro... you definitely carry some writer instinct..
ok.. doesnt matter much. i can utilise that partition for dump my stuff anyway..

 

[helion]

EasyBCD works, good. The Windows Bootrec.exe >Bootrec /FIXBOOT would have worked cleanly as well, sparing you the need to clutter with another software on the OS.