XP and Win7 dual system installation must pay attention to several things

Pre-installation instructions:

1, first install XP, then install Windows 7, it is best not to reverse, otherwise XP will not put Windows 7 It is troublesome to start the manager to overwrite it. In short, follow the "old version to the new version" installation principle.

2, if the partition is not big enough, please use the following software to adjust, but be cautious, see: hard disk partition management tool Norton PartitionMagic (PQ8.0) V8.05 Build 1371 Lite Chinese version download

Operating system:

Windows XP pro with sp3 VOL Microsoft original (Simplified Chinese) + genuine key

Windows 7 Simplified Chinese Ultimate (MSDN original)

XP Detailed instructions for installing Windows 7 on the hard disk:

1. XP is installed on the C drive, Windows 7 is installed on the non-C drive, for example: E drive, the drive must be a blank disk in NTFS format (if some data Not completely removed, please format it quickly before loading, so as not to make mistakes in the installation process. Size 16G or above, 20G is recommended.

2, put the downloaded image on the non-Windows 7 installation disk, directly extract it with WinRAR, get a folder, double-click the setup inside, click "Next", then follow the prompts. The installation process will be restarted several times. The entire installation process will take about 20 minutes, and the installation time will vary from configuration to configuration. (Special reminder: Do not choose to upgrade during the installation process, "Select from the definition", and then select the disk you are ready to install Windows 7, for example: E disk. In addition, the activation code is not filled, just click " One step ", after the installation is complete, use the "Activate Tool" to activate.)

3. After the installation is complete, you will see two selection menus, the first one is “early version” Windows & rdquo; that is Windows XP; the second is "Windows 7", and the default system is Windows 7, the waiting time is 30 seconds. At this point, a perfect dual system is created.

CD installation Windows 7 Brief Description: (C disk has installed XP)

1, after downloading, verify the image file validation value, confirm that it is Microsoft original system, and then engrave.

2, before the installation of the advanced BIOS, set “ CD-ROM is the first startup item & rdquo;, press F10 to save the restart.

3, just put the system disc when restarted, after reading successfully, the screen displays "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD"; at this time quickly press &ld;; Enter key & rdquo;, copy After successful, it will automatically enter the installation interface, please select “custom installation & rdquo;, then select “ you are ready to install the disk of Windows 7 (preferably quickly formatted in advance, no data disk) & rdquo;, Example: E Disk, then click "Next" & rdquo; ... the installation process is automated, about 20 minutes after the installation is complete, and then simple setup includes activation of the system.

4, restart the computer and change back to “ the hard disk is the first startup item & rdquo;.

——Friendly reminder: If you enter the Windows 7 system, the disk location and the drive letter number (such as C, D, E disk) will change, the disk where Windows 7 is located (for example: installed in the E disk) The location changes to the C drive. The XP system installed on the C drive will be displayed on the D drive. You don't have to worry about it. This is normal. The reason is that Windows 7 is the main system at this time. When you switch to the XP system, it is normal. Windows 7 will be stored in your installed diskette E disk, please rest assured.

Note:

A, if you want to replace the reinstall Windows 7, please uninstall the old version: XP system right click Windows 7 is located on the disk "Quick Format /NTFS Format", and then follow the steps above to install. If you want to completely uninstall Windows 7, after quick formatting, you also need to remove the boot entry Windows 7, you need to use the "accessory software VistaBootPRO".

B, modify the boot sequence, start waiting time problem: first install XP after Windows 7 friends, the system boot manager is automatically created, there are two system options. The default system is Windows 7, the waiting time is 30 seconds. If you want to select XP system, press the down button to switch to XP during the waiting time, and then press Enter. However, some netizens like XP as the default system. At this time, they need to be manually modified or modified with the auxiliary software VistaBootPRO.

Manual modification method: Under Windows 7 system, in the "Computer" right click "properties", point "advanced system settings", then click "Start and fail recovery" & rdquo; ; Set & rdquo;, find “ default operating system & rdquo; point down button, select "Earlier Version of Windows", and then in the "display operating system list time", then change to the time you want, for example: 5 seconds, the last point is OK, restart the computer to get the results you want.

Dual system prerequisite software: VistaBootPRO Chinese version free download and use instructions.

Summary of use:

I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate in the first time, now Windows XP and Windows 7 dual system state, one master and one pair, respectively installed in different disk partitions . The hardware driver automatically detects the installation during the installation process, which is very convenient. Software compatibility, I have tested WinRAR 3.80, WPS Office 2009 Personal Edition, Storm Video, Thousands of Listening 5.5 official version, QQ2009 official version, Thunder 5, Kaspersky 2009 can perfectly support Windows 7. So far, the system is running smoothly and fluently, without affecting the normal use of XP, and the work and entertainment are correct. It seems that the current dual system is indeed a very good choice, personally advocate: working life with XP, entertainment and leisure Windows 7. Interested friends can now install the experience.

Note:

1. After the dual system installation is completed, and the operation is normal, then back up Windows XP again, otherwise Windows 7 will be useless after XP system is restored. Remember not to use "one-click restore wizard" backup, it is recommended to use system backup recovery software: one-click GHOST v2009.09.09 hard disk version.

2, before installing Windows 7, first backup XP system boot.ini file content. Desktop My computer right click — attribute — advanced — start and failback midpoint settings — point to edit &mdash in the boot system; point file save as. After installing Windows 7, also back up the contents of the boot.ini file in case you need it.

3, XP system installed a key restore wizard installed version of the friends pay attention to, using VistaBootPRO multi-system boot software, may cause a conflict with the one-click restore wizard, resulting in the screen does not appear after the computer starts * *****Press [F11] to Start recovery system****** prompt line and can not restore the XP system by pressing F11, you need to click the hotkey to restore to the advanced option of the one-click restore wizard installed version. Even if you fix the hotkey, you may not be able to restore the system. At this time, if you reinstall the one-key restore wizard installed version, if you are serious, you can't enter the system, you can only reinstall the system. Of course, Windows 7 can't be used. The reason is not to say much.