Dual boot problem: PC not booting windows server 2003


just installed windows 7 on pc windows server 2003 installed. now, though boot menu shows

earlier version of windows  windows 7

entering earlier version meant server 2003 not loads server os, instead initial screen of server os loading comes , freezes dim light. not loading. win 7 loads nicely. in msconfig utility in win 7, the  earlier version option not there. please suggest corrective steps asap.

regards,

xploreraj

[ps. please excuse if posted on wrong forum or thread]

hello,

the issue has been solved. intention windows server 2003 boot-ability back, , yes achieved @ cost of windows 7 boot option, priority due sap installed.

so how did solve it. downloaded windows server 2003 image, put bootable flash drive (referred to:http://www.eeeguides.com/2007/11/installing-windows-xp-from-usb-thumb.html).

1. put flash drive usb slot , started computer, pressed f12 key , entered boot menu.

2. entered recovery console pressing r.

3. entered "text mode" of recovery (2nd option) opened command prompt with %systemroot% directory. c:/windows in system.

4. referred to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326215/.

4.1. typed fixmbr and pressed return key.

4.2 typed fixboot and pressed return key.

[now, mbr restored boot windows server 2003, windows 7 gone (no problem, wasn't requisite me)]

5. restarted pc, , fine, found love back, and we happy again.

sincere regards,

xploreraj



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