Dual os problem?

Question

I just installed Win2k over a previous installation of WinXP . When I try booting into win2k it's fine and working well but when I try booting into WinXP I get this error on boot.

Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\systemd startup options for Windows 2000.

:confused: Dunno why it refers to Windows 2000 when I'm trying to boot to XP.

I tried repairing the bootsector with WinXP cd but that didn't fix anything.

Any suggestions what I could do?

Answer 1

change your settings to boot up on XPsp2 in dos or you can try a soft boot bye letting your pc run then pull the plug (while the pc is still on) then plug it back in after about 2 minutes and when it ask's what you want it to do go to the last setting that worked then run a scan disk and reboot that might fix your problem or you can run a system restore to a earlier date

Answer 2

i am also having a dual os in my pc--however, you must install first the older version or win2k before you install the win xp. i hope this could help..

Answer 3

you have probably overwritten some of the xp files, reinstall win xp