You could try this utility:
VistaBootPRO - :
http://www.vistabootpro.org/
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"lacharis" <lacharis@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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?
>>