I've already tried this too...multiple times. When I use this tool it says "0
Operating Systems Detected"
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
Quote:
> How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to
> troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392/en-us
>
> You should probably use the disk boot Command Prompt to do a :
>
> bootrec /fixboot
>
> and
>
> bootrec /RebuildBcd
>
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> "lacharis" <lacharis@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:9DD0059B-B89D-4418-B53F-827D699E0E77@xxxxxx Quote:
> > I installed windows xp on a separate partition, not thinking about the
> > fact
> > that i wouldn't be able to get back into vista normally. At that point i
> > inserted the vista install disk and then restarted my computer and did a
> > startup repair. I restarted my computer and the windows loading screen
> > came
> > up. The operating system only loads to the point that the mouse appears
> > against the black screen. the windows logo doesnt come up, even if you
> > wait a
> > long time. There's no welcome screen- nothing but a black screen and the
> > mouse cursor. The partition that has Vista on it has all my files and i
> > can
> > access it, but I cant run any of the programs. how can i fix this?
>