Windows 10: Bcdboot syntax for Windows XP?

I am in the process of reconfiguring my desktop from a Windows 7 only machine to a Windows 10, 7 , XP multiboot system. I am aware of the option to use VMWare for the 7 and XP installs, but want to play with this option first.

My question is - Does the bcdboot command copy XP boot files to a system partition on a different drive? Both drives are in BIOS mode. If so, does the source include the \Windows folder name (e.g. E:\Windows ). I have seen this suggested in forum posts, so expect it is OK but it failed for me. I think I can explain it, but would like confirmation that it should work if my XP partition is OK.

The short explanation is that my XP partition is the active partition from a multiboot test, and still has some W10 boot manager files left in it (e.g. \boot\BCD) , so it is not looking for the XP boot.ini and NTLDR. Both the source and target are on MBR (legacy BIOS) drives. XP boots fine if I boot from the XP only drive.

I got a new HDD and SSD for my new setup, and will leave the existing W7 in place on the old drive as a fallback.

I have been testing the installs on my new HDD before doing the final installs on the SSD. I deleted all OS partitions except XP (which was the first, therefore active partition). I then installed W7 and W10 on the SSD. When trying to boot to the XP drive, I ran into W10 auto repair. Now I realize it got upset because the BCD pointed at missing partitions. I eventually got XP to boot again.

I plan to re-install XP again, this time it should not have W10 boot manager files. I am learning many things as I go, so don't mind tinkering.

Thanks for any answers!

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windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

Getting: Syntax Error (Syntax Error)

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Windows 7 to Pack Virtual Windows XP

ah! lol. I selected xp from a list and thought that was all that was needed, turns out its just suggesting settings based on the selection. I'll just read up on this. I'm rushing into it without much thought here.

ya I'm an idiot dude. I thought this would be like the windows mobile emulator in visual studio where everything is loaded already for you. I dont exactly have an xp disc laying around here at work lol.

I'll just have to play with it when I get home.