How to download bootloader for Win Xp Sp3 if possible

How to download bootloader for Win Xp Sp3 if possible

Hi Marjorie!

Yes, indeed, you can install the Vista boot loader on a non-Vista machine, like Windows XP. It is really important to have the Vista downloaded and installed legally, so pay attention! First you have to use a computer that has Vista installed on it. Go to the C: drive, the Windows folder and then go to Boot folder. Make a zip archive with the Boot folder.

Go to the XP machine and extract the archive in the same location where you took it from on the Vista computer. You can transport the archive using an USB flash drive, or a CD, a DVD, etc. Now you should see a Boot folder on the XP computer too. Download the boot loader and install it. Run it, and you will be prompted that it isn't installed and if you want to repair it. Click Yes.

When it asks you for the letter of a Vista drive, type the letter that has your XP partition, where you copied the files before. When it asks for a boot drive letter, give the letter of the drive that contains the boot.ini and ntldr files (which is usually C:). Wait for the boot loader to finish its job. Once you finish you'll have an entry to boot into Vista – delete it from the Add/Remove Entries screen and add a new entry for Windows XP.

Don't forget to reboot! Good luck!