Ok, tried other boot suggestions, still need help.

Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode

C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
could bot be locked during the update:
Access is denied.

I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
\Device\HarddiskVolume 2
Could not open the volume root directory:
The parameter is incorrect.

Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.

Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
help would be welcome

I also forgot to say I have also tried the vistaboot pro app with no success
either. It wont even load. I get the cannot access BCD registry thing and I
am administrator and stuff. Is there an edit option for posts here?

"Alonea Metallium" wrote:

> Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
> stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
> I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
>
> C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
> could bot be locked during the update:
> Access is denied.
>
> I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> Could not open the volume root directory:
> The parameter is incorrect.
>
> Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
>
> Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
> recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
> option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
> click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
> says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
> what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
> help would be welcome
>

Alonea--

At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).

You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the much longer shot, Last Known Good.

Good Luck,

CH

"Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
> Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
> stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
> I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
>
> C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
> could bot be locked during the update:
> Access is denied.
>
> I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> Could not open the volume root directory:
> The parameter is incorrect.
>
> Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
>
> Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
> recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
> option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
> click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
> says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
> what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
> help would be welcome
>

All the edit options must be used before you hit Send. I didn't see the original problem so I thought it was a no boot. Startup Repair does a scan for bad files, and includes drivers but it's not perfect. Two 3rd party apps for dealing with the boot sectors, ect. are
VistaBootPro 2.0 and Easy BCD. I can't find the full statement of your original problem. I do see below what you've used.

Take a look at

Easy BCD
http://neosmart.net/blog/archives/185


and

Vista Boot Pro
http://www.pro-networks.org/vistabootpro/intro.php

CH


"Alonea Metallium" <> wrote in message news:AF9D80BF-4C5E-489B-85DA-...
>I also forgot to say I have also tried the vistaboot pro app with no success
> either. It wont even load. I get the cannot access BCD registry thing and I
> am administrator and stuff. Is there an edit option for posts here?
>
> "Alonea Metallium" wrote:
>
>> Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
>> stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
>> I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
>> E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
>> Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
>>
>> C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
>> Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
>> could bot be locked during the update:
>> Access is denied.
>>
>> I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
>> \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
>> Could not open the volume root directory:
>> The parameter is incorrect.
>>
>> Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
>>
>> Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
>> recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
>> option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
>> click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
>> says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
>> what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
>> reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
>> help would be welcome
>>

Well, what happened is my XP got to the point where it would be easier to
just reformat it than try to fix it, so I cleared my C and reinstalled XP.
Vista is on D. Well, I didn't know it would mess up the boot. I am trying to
get my multiboot back with no success. I do have an update on my issue
though. I tried doing the BCDEDIT thing using the command prompt that was
under the System Restore options under the Vista Boot. Everything worked
except for the displayorder thing. When I got back into XP, the Vista Boot
Pro would load, but I can't get XP on the list and I tried using their
reinstall for the boot and still no go on getting my boot fixed. I will try
that other app you listed.

"CH" wrote:

> Alonea--
>
> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
>
> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the much longer shot, Last Known Good.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> CH
>
> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
> >
> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
> > could bot be locked during the update:
> > Access is denied.
> >
> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> > Could not open the volume root directory:
> > The parameter is incorrect.
> >
> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
> >
> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
> > help would be welcome
> >

ok, I get the same error on Easy BSD as I did on Vista Boot Pro which is when
I try to add a Legacy OS to the list I get an error saying "Unhandled
exception has occurred in your application. If you click continue, the app
will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit..." and
under that it says "Index and count must refer to a location within the
string. Parameter name: count"
The details are:
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index and count must refer to a location
within the string.
Parameter name: count
at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex, Int32 count)
at
B)7pIJ)tUyAI.ACdpmRSvD.A9f569jpwVs(9RhV.AEfOUeHiTg 3q.AB(FYk1tPZYtePTusExli(String , String , Int32 )
at VistaBootPRO.VistaBootPRO.btnAdd_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons
button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg,
IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
ezencryption_lib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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License
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
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ziplib
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
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VistaBootPRO
Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

I still don't get why when I got into recovery thing under vista boot it
scans for problems, sees that the boot is messed and says it will repair and
restart and does nothing but goto that repair screen asking which OS, which
there is none on the list...To be clear, i am completely unable to get into
Vista, period. I can get into XP for that is all thats what loads when I
start my computer.
"CH" wrote:

> Alonea--
>
> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
>
> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the much longer shot, Last Known Good.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> CH
>
> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
> >
> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
> > could bot be locked during the update:
> > Access is denied.
> >
> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> > Could not open the volume root directory:
> > The parameter is incorrect.
> >
> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
> >
> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
> > help would be welcome
> >

The resolution is to copy bcdedit.exe from
Vista %systemroot%\Windows\System32
folder to VistaBoot Pro. Then it will work. The versions are out of sync.

"Alonea Metallium" <> wrote in
message news:EBF58C3E-8805-4A9D-B313-...
> ok, I get the same error on Easy BSD as I did on Vista Boot Pro which is
> when
> I try to add a Legacy OS to the list I get an error saying "Unhandled
> exception has occurred in your application. If you click continue, the app
> will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit..." and
> under that it says "Index and count must refer to a location within the
> string. Parameter name: count"
> The details are:
> See the end of this message for details on invoking
> just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
>
> ************** Exception Text **************
> System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index and count must refer to a
> location
> within the string.
> Parameter name: count
> at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex, Int32 count)
> at
> B)7pIJ)tUyAI.ACdpmRSvD.A9f569jpwVs(9RhV.AEfOUeHiTg 3q.AB(FYk1tPZYtePTusExli(String
> , String , Int32 )
> at VistaBootPRO.VistaBootPRO.btnAdd_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons
> button, Int32 clicks)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message&
> m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg,
> IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
>
>
> ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
> mscorlib
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> ezencryption_lib
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System.Windows.Forms
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System.Drawing
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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> License
> Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
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> ----------------------------------------
> ziplib
> Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> VistaBootPRO
> Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> Microsoft.VisualBasic
> Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> Accessibility
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
> ----------------------------------------
>
> ************** JIT Debugging **************
> To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
> application or computer (machine.config) must have the
> jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
> The application must also be compiled with debugging
> enabled.
>
> For example:
>
> <configuration>
> <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
> </configuration>
>
> When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
> will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
> rather than be handled by this dialog box.
>
> I still don't get why when I got into recovery thing under vista boot it
> scans for problems, sees that the boot is messed and says it will repair
> and
> restart and does nothing but goto that repair screen asking which OS,
> which
> there is none on the list...To be clear, i am completely unable to get
> into
> Vista, period. I can get into XP for that is all thats what loads when I
> start my computer.
> "CH" wrote:
>
>> Alonea--
>>
>> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give
>> you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the
>> list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try
>> that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
>>
>> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options
>> which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the
>> much longer shot, Last Known Good.
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> CH
>>
>> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in
>> message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
>> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command
>> > prompt
>> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access
>> > denied when
>> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
>> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
>> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
>> >
>> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
>> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since
>> > volume
>> > could bot be locked during the update:
>> > Access is denied.
>> >
>> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
>> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
>> > Could not open the volume root directory:
>> > The parameter is incorrect.
>> >
>> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
>> >
>> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on
>> > system
>> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I
>> > get the
>> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that
>> > says to
>> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list
>> > and it
>> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have
>> > no idea
>> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
>> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws
>> > up. Any
>> > help would be welcome
>> >

Allonea--

Maybe something in this KB will help you. Rule #1 (not preaching, and the public download notes and notes with any Vista build are always install the older OS first. See if anything here will help you:

Windows Vista no longer starts after you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system in a dual-boot configuration
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919529/en-us

CH


"Alonea Metallium" <> wrote in message news:EBF58C3E-8805-4A9D-B313-...
> ok, I get the same error on Easy BSD as I did on Vista Boot Pro which is when
> I try to add a Legacy OS to the list I get an error saying "Unhandled
> exception has occurred in your application. If you click continue, the app
> will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit..." and
> under that it says "Index and count must refer to a location within the
> string. Parameter name: count"
> The details are:
> See the end of this message for details on invoking
> just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
>
> ************** Exception Text **************
> System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index and count must refer to a location
> within the string.
> Parameter name: count
> at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex, Int32 count)
> at
> B)7pIJ)tUyAI.ACdpmRSvD.A9f569jpwVs(9RhV.AEfOUeHiTg 3q.AB(FYk1tPZYtePTusExli(String , String , Int32 )
> at VistaBootPRO.VistaBootPRO.btnAdd_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons
> button, Int32 clicks)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
> at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg,
> IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
>
>
> ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
> mscorlib
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> ezencryption_lib
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System.Windows.Forms
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> System.Drawing
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> License
> Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> ziplib
> Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> VistaBootPRO
> Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> Microsoft.VisualBasic
> Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
> ----------------------------------------
> Accessibility
> Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> CodeBase:
> file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
> ----------------------------------------
>
> ************** JIT Debugging **************
> To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
> application or computer (machine.config) must have the
> jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
> The application must also be compiled with debugging
> enabled.
>
> For example:
>
> <configuration>
> <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
> </configuration>
>
> When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
> will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
> rather than be handled by this dialog box.
>
> I still don't get why when I got into recovery thing under vista boot it
> scans for problems, sees that the boot is messed and says it will repair and
> restart and does nothing but goto that repair screen asking which OS, which
> there is none on the list...To be clear, i am completely unable to get into
> Vista, period. I can get into XP for that is all thats what loads when I
> start my computer.
> "CH" wrote:
>
>> Alonea--
>>
>> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
>>
>> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the much longer shot, Last Known Good.
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> CH
>>
>> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
>> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
>> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
>> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
>> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
>> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
>> >
>> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
>> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
>> > could bot be locked during the update:
>> > Access is denied.
>> >
>> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
>> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
>> > Could not open the volume root directory:
>> > The parameter is incorrect.
>> >
>> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
>> >
>> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
>> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
>> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
>> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
>> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
>> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
>> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
>> > help would be welcome
>> >

Ok, I tried that, now my Vista Boot is worse. I am getting an error almost
every screen now saying "Index and count must refer to a location within the
string. Parameter name: Count". So no, that did not work...

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> The resolution is to copy bcdedit.exe from
> Vista %systemroot%\Windows\System32
> folder to VistaBoot Pro. Then it will work. The versions are out of sync.
>
> "Alonea Metallium" <> wrote in
> message news:EBF58C3E-8805-4A9D-B313-...
> > ok, I get the same error on Easy BSD as I did on Vista Boot Pro which is
> > when
> > I try to add a Legacy OS to the list I get an error saying "Unhandled
> > exception has occurred in your application. If you click continue, the app
> > will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit..." and
> > under that it says "Index and count must refer to a location within the
> > string. Parameter name: count"
> > The details are:
> > See the end of this message for details on invoking
> > just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
> >
> > ************** Exception Text **************
> > System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index and count must refer to a
> > location
> > within the string.
> > Parameter name: count
> > at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex, Int32 count)
> > at
> > B)7pIJ)tUyAI.ACdpmRSvD.A9f569jpwVs(9RhV.AEfOUeHiTg 3q.AB(FYk1tPZYtePTusExli(String
> > , String , Int32 )
> > at VistaBootPRO.VistaBootPRO.btnAdd_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons
> > button, Int32 clicks)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message&
> > m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg,
> > IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
> >
> >
> > ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
> > mscorlib
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > ezencryption_lib
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System.Windows.Forms
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System.Drawing
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > License
> > Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > ziplib
> > Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > VistaBootPRO
> > Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Microsoft.VisualBasic
> > Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Accessibility
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> >
> > ************** JIT Debugging **************
> > To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
> > application or computer (machine.config) must have the
> > jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
> > The application must also be compiled with debugging
> > enabled.
> >
> > For example:
> >
> > <configuration>
> > <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
> > </configuration>
> >
> > When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
> > will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
> > rather than be handled by this dialog box.
> >
> > I still don't get why when I got into recovery thing under vista boot it
> > scans for problems, sees that the boot is messed and says it will repair
> > and
> > restart and does nothing but goto that repair screen asking which OS,
> > which
> > there is none on the list...To be clear, i am completely unable to get
> > into
> > Vista, period. I can get into XP for that is all thats what loads when I
> > start my computer.
> > "CH" wrote:
> >
> >> Alonea--
> >>
> >> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give
> >> you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the
> >> list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try
> >> that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
> >>
> >> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options
> >> which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the
> >> much longer shot, Last Known Good.
> >>
> >> Good Luck,
> >>
> >> CH
> >>
> >> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in
> >> message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
> >> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command
> >> > prompt
> >> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access
> >> > denied when
> >> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> >> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> >> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
> >> >
> >> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> >> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since
> >> > volume
> >> > could bot be locked during the update:
> >> > Access is denied.
> >> >
> >> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> >> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> >> > Could not open the volume root directory:
> >> > The parameter is incorrect.
> >> >
> >> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
> >> >
> >> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on
> >> > system
> >> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I
> >> > get the
> >> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that
> >> > says to
> >> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list
> >> > and it
> >> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have
> >> > no idea
> >> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> >> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws
> >> > up. Any
> >> > help would be welcome
> >> >
>
>
>

Have that page in my favourites from earlier. When I do those steps in
command prompt under windows XP, none of it will work. If I use command
prompt under the Vista boot, everything works until I get to:
Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit –displayorder {ntldr} –addlast
No matter how I phrase it I can't seem to get that step to work...
Also that kinda sucks that if you wanna fix one of your os' you have to
reinstall all of them. Kinda bs to me. I mean, I understand that its better
to install older first, which is what I did the first time around, but I
can't help it if XP screws up and the best way to fix it is reinstall it.

"CH" wrote:

> Allonea--
>
> Maybe something in this KB will help you. Rule #1 (not preaching, and the public download notes and notes with any Vista build are always install the older OS first. See if anything here will help you:
>
> Windows Vista no longer starts after you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system in a dual-boot configuration
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919529/en-us
>
> CH
>
>
> "Alonea Metallium" <> wrote in message news:EBF58C3E-8805-4A9D-B313-...
> > ok, I get the same error on Easy BSD as I did on Vista Boot Pro which is when
> > I try to add a Legacy OS to the list I get an error saying "Unhandled
> > exception has occurred in your application. If you click continue, the app
> > will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit..." and
> > under that it says "Index and count must refer to a location within the
> > string. Parameter name: count"
> > The details are:
> > See the end of this message for details on invoking
> > just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
> >
> > ************** Exception Text **************
> > System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index and count must refer to a location
> > within the string.
> > Parameter name: count
> > at System.String.Remove(Int32 startIndex, Int32 count)
> > at
> > B)7pIJ)tUyAI.ACdpmRSvD.A9f569jpwVs(9RhV.AEfOUeHiTg 3q.AB(FYk1tPZYtePTusExli(String , String , Int32 )
> > at VistaBootPRO.VistaBootPRO.btnAdd_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons
> > button, Int32 clicks)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
> > at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg,
> > IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
> >
> >
> > ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
> > mscorlib
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > ezencryption_lib
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System.Windows.Forms
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > System.Drawing
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > License
> > Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > ziplib
> > Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > VistaBootPRO
> > Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/mscorlib/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/mscorlib.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Microsoft.VisualBasic
> > Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Accessibility
> > Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
> > Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
> > CodeBase:
> > file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
> > ----------------------------------------
> >
> > ************** JIT Debugging **************
> > To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
> > application or computer (machine.config) must have the
> > jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
> > The application must also be compiled with debugging
> > enabled.
> >
> > For example:
> >
> > <configuration>
> > <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
> > </configuration>
> >
> > When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
> > will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
> > rather than be handled by this dialog box.
> >
> > I still don't get why when I got into recovery thing under vista boot it
> > scans for problems, sees that the boot is messed and says it will repair and
> > restart and does nothing but goto that repair screen asking which OS, which
> > there is none on the list...To be clear, i am completely unable to get into
> > Vista, period. I can get into XP for that is all thats what loads when I
> > start my computer.
> > "CH" wrote:
> >
> >> Alonea--
> >>
> >> At that point in Startup Repair when you click load driver--it will give you a list of devices that are potential problems. If you don't see the list, try System Restore or if you had a backup image, you could try that option listed there in Recovery Options (Win RE).
> >>
> >> You also should be able to restart and try the traditional F8 options which would include each of the safe modes for system restore and the much longer shot, Last Known Good.
> >>
> >> Good Luck,
> >>
> >> CH
> >>
> >> "Alonea Metallium" <Alonea > wrote in message news:02593BC7-8365-42E7-8987-...
> >> > Ok, I have tried the bootsect, the bcdedit, and all the other command prompt
> >> > stuff for and from every drive I can think of and I get an access denied when
> >> > I try them or I get nothing at all. It looks a little like this:
> >> > E:\boot\bootsect -nt60 ALL
> >> > Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode
> >> >
> >> > C: <\\?\Volume{*insert GUID here for my XP*}>
> >> > Updated NTFS filesystem bootcode. The update may be unreliable since volume
> >> > could bot be locked during the update:
> >> > Access is denied.
> >> >
> >> > I get the same on D: which is where my Vista is. Then it says
> >> > \Device\HarddiskVolume 2
> >> > Could not open the volume root directory:
> >> > The parameter is incorrect.
> >> >
> >> > Bootcode was successfully updated on at least one volume.
> >> >
> >> > Ok, now when I try to do the startup repair with the dvd I click on system
> >> > recovery options, it says there is a startup problem with vista and I get the
> >> > option to repair and restart. I click on that and then the box that says to
> >> > click on an OS and then goto next screen. Well, there is no OS on list and it
> >> > says something about loading a driver if its not on the list...I have no idea
> >> > what file I am supposed to use... I really would not like to have to
> >> > reinstall Vista everything time I have to reinstall XP when it screws up. Any
> >> > help would be welcome
> >> >