You cannot do it with 'no recovery files'. You will need to get some. A dual
boot isn't something you can do without them.
If you find a way to burn an ISO file to CD, you can boot to this download
and run the "Startup repair" option.
Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download - The NeoSmart Files:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/window...disc-download/
Windows Vista Help What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...4be5e1033.mspx
How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to
troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392/en-us
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"JohnTy" <> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I have vista premium and it will not boot because the paragon boot manager
> wont let it 'I wanted to dual boot with xp but lost power in the middle of
> it and now I cannot get into windows at all. Does anyone know a fix for
> this? I have no recovery files, they are on the hard drive.
> JohnTy