Win 2003 + Win XP Dual Boot Issue

bbbobbbo · 06-16-2005, 09:42 AM

hello everyone,

i had been running 2 win 2003 server OS-s on the same computer, same 3-partitioned hdd til 3 weeks ago, no pbs at all, one OS on C:, the other on D:

however, i then decided to replace one win 2003 with win XP, since several progs definitely required XP rather than 2003 server.

so i formated C: and installed win xp PRO Corporate, leaving D: (with its win 2003 server on it) untouched.

XP has since been running flawlessly, though big surprise - win 2003 on D: will not boot any longer, that is, i see the dual boot screen, but if i go for win 2003, it will try to boot up, but at the precise moment when the moving win2003 logo (that moving bar from left to right) should show up, the PC reboots, leaving me no option other than boot in win XP.

i learnt somewhere that one should install 2 different win OS-s from old to new, i.e. win xp FIRST and win 2003 AFTER, while i did exactly the opposite.

is that it? or am i missing something else here?

any ideas greatly appreciarted

goldenc08 · 06-16-2005, 10:07 AM

something might have goten messed up with your boot files you could try useing a 3rd party boot program

**linderman** · 06-16-2005, 05:14 PM

You hit the nail on the head / you must install the oldest product first then the youngest release last

the minute you removed the "boss" OS the subordinate is going to fall on its face because it was the "boss" version that had the info to conduct the dual boot.

hope this helps

regards:

joe

Millsy · 06-17-2005, 05:03 AM

What programs require windows XP?

I've been running windows 2003 as my sole OS since Dec 2002, I can think of maybe 5 or 6 programs that REQUIRE windows Xp or lower. Almost all of them are virus scanners or programs that have a 'server' version out as well.

If you are dual booting just for a virus scanner, that would be silly.

**linderman** · 06-17-2005, 06:30 AM

My guess is Games / not many games are built around the Win 2003 enviro ????

A lotta progs like digital camara, picture viewers , music downloading ?????

just a guess / shot in the dark

regards:

Joe

Millsy · 06-17-2005, 07:36 AM

Well, here is my collection of games, so that can't be it :P

**linderman** · 06-17-2005, 08:52 AM

ROFL

Nothing more needs to be said / Hats off to Ya !!!!

regards

joe

bbbobbbo · 06-19-2005, 04:41 AM

Well,

Thanks a lot guys, you have actually confirmed my suspicions about that old-to-new OS installation order :)

so that leaves me no alternative that actually reinstalling win 2003 on D:, as i guess just repairing current one would be to no avail :((

appreciate ur answers

Millsy · 06-20-2005, 04:57 AM

Actually, you could try doing a Repair on the priviously installed copy of 2k3.

I *THINK* the repair option on the installer will be able to solve the problem, but it depends on a few things that I'm not quite sure of.

06-16-2005, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
bbbobbbo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7 OS: windows 2003 server enterprise	Win 2003 + Win XP Dual Boot Issue hello everyone, i had been running 2 win 2003 server OS-s on the same computer, same 3-partitioned hdd til 3 weeks ago, no pbs at all, one OS on C:, the other on D: however, i then decided to replace one win 2003 with win XP, since several progs definitely required XP rather than 2003 server. so i formated C: and installed win xp PRO Corporate, leaving D: (with its win 2003 server on it) untouched. XP has since been running flawlessly, though big surprise - win 2003 on D: will not boot any longer, that is, i see the dual boot screen, but if i go for win 2003, it will try to boot up, but at the precise moment when the moving win2003 logo (that moving bar from left to right) should show up, the PC reboots, leaving me no option other than boot in win XP. i learnt somewhere that one should install 2 different win OS-s from old to new, i.e. win xp FIRST and win 2003 AFTER, while i did exactly the opposite. is that it? or am i missing something else here? any ideas greatly appreciarted

06-16-2005, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21,808 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	You hit the nail on the head / you must install the oldest product first then the youngest release last the minute you removed the "boss" OS the subordinate is going to fall on its face because it was the "boss" version that had the info to conduct the dual boot. hope this helps regards: joe __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ml#post2598903

06-17-2005, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Millsy Tech, Microsoft Computing Forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 92 OS: Win2k3	What programs require windows XP? I've been running windows 2003 as my sole OS since Dec 2002, I can think of maybe 5 or 6 programs that REQUIRE windows Xp or lower. Almost all of them are virus scanners or programs that have a 'server' version out as well. If you are dual booting just for a virus scanner, that would be silly. __________________ http://www.tjscustomcomputers.com/images/msteam3.JPG My work truck can kick your work truck's butt

06-17-2005, 06:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21,808 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	My guess is Games / not many games are built around the Win 2003 enviro ???? A lotta progs like digital camara, picture viewers , music downloading ????? just a guess / shot in the dark regards: Joe __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ml#post2598903

06-17-2005, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Millsy Tech, Microsoft Computing Forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 92 OS: Win2k3	Well, here is my collection of games, so that can't be it :P __________________ http://www.tjscustomcomputers.com/images/msteam3.JPG My work truck can kick your work truck's butt

06-16-2005, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
goldenc08 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6 OS: Win Server 2003	something might have goten messed up with your boot files you could try useing a 3rd party boot program

06-17-2005, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21,808 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	ROFL Nothing more needs to be said / Hats off to Ya !!!! regards joe __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ml#post2598903

06-19-2005, 04:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
bbbobbbo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7 OS: windows 2003 server enterprise	Well, Thanks a lot guys, you have actually confirmed my suspicions about that old-to-new OS installation order :) so that leaves me no alternative that actually reinstalling win 2003 on D:, as i guess just repairing current one would be to no avail :(( appreciate ur answers

06-20-2005, 04:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Millsy Tech, Microsoft Computing Forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 92 OS: Win2k3	Actually, you could try doing a Repair on the priviously installed copy of 2k3. I THINK the repair option on the installer will be able to solve the problem, but it depends on a few things that I'm not quite sure of. __________________ http://www.tjscustomcomputers.com/images/msteam3.JPG My work truck can kick your work truck's butt