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Solved Dos/Windows XP Dual Boot

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Loaded DOS 6.22 from CD on to Compaq Notebook. The DOS partition was 2GB. Computer booted perfectly.

Then, I attempted to load Windows XP via CD onto a 7Gbyte Partition. I received a message from BIOS inviting me to boot from CD. I hit a key to say “Yes”

The computer simply booted into DOS 6.22

I tried then to attempt Windows 7. Once again, computer booted into DOS 6.22.

I then decided to delete the DOS partition.

I was then able to load Windows XP.

I would be grateful if anyone could suggest what the problem might be.

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  1. https://itstillworks.com/how-to-ins…

    Make sure you install to the partition/drive not containing DOS.

    When the XP setup is complete, it should give you a boot menu that will allow you to choose between Windows XP and DOS.

    “Channeling the spirit of jboy…”

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