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Fix or Repair the corrupted Vista Bootloader in a dual-boot configuration

Posted by Jason in Computer on February 16th, 2008

Vista no longer starts after you install an earlier version of the operating system in a dual-boot configuration.“If you install an earlier version of the operating system on a Vista-based , Vista no longer starts. In this case, only the earlier version of the operating system starts.“

Why This Occur ?

These issues occur because earlier versions of the operating system are incompatible with the new Vista method. Vista uses a new Boot Configuration Database (BCD) store. This store contains a and all the information about operating systems that are installed on the . Therefore, a Boot.ini file that is from an earlier version of the operating system cannot be used to start Vista. (more…)