Great, that helps a lot, and explains the problem

Using the instructions you used before type in: bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=D: and press Enter on the Keyboard

Currently both Vista and XP are set to boot from the same partition - what Vista considers to be C

This is the funny thing about how the bcd store is seen, it is seen based upon your current OS, it is not a set kind of thing, if you run bcdedit from within Vista, you have to set the drives based upon what Vista sees the drives as, if you run it from within XP, you have to set it based upon how XP sees it. Confusing I know, but that is how it works.

That worked perfectly, thanks very much for all of your assistance. It's greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the explanation about the BCD store as well. You're right - it doesn't make a lot of sense, but as long is one is aware that each OS references the partitions in its own manner, then I guess that's all that's important. Now that I've got Vista up and running, I guess it's time to hit the umpteen forums to catch up on everything else that MS has decided to change for this OS.

But, it's a beautiful hot day outside, and I think I'm ready for a beer.


Cheers, and thanks for the help!

Yep...... beer-thirty comes quickly on weekends..........lol Good to hear you got it fixed pardner!!

AF Tech wrote:

That worked perfectly, thanks very much for all of your assistance. It's greatly appreciated.

Hey no problem, thats why we are here!