Hello, I installed dual OS (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 in C drive and D drive respectively). And due to some issue, I formatted Windows XP. Now I have option to boot in both the OS but when I choose Windows 2003 server, my screen become blank and not doing anything. But I dont have any issue in going Windows XP. Can anyone suggest what is the resolution for this issue and what causing this issue. I believe both the OS are insatlled on seperate partitions and there is no harm in formatting any one of the OS. Please suggest.

I would suggest that for the future you consider running VMs on a host computer rather than setting up the computers to multi-boot. For instance on Windows XP, you can install Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and run one or more guest VMs hosting Windows Server. When you are done with the VMs, you can delete them without impacting the host computer. Visit: anITKB.com, an IT Knowledge Base.

Hi, Please try to use Recovery Console. The commands such as Bootcfg, Fixboot and Fixmbr will be helpful for this issue. For more information, please refer to: How To Use the Recovery Console on a Windows Server 2003-Based Computer That Does Not Start http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326215/ How to troubleshoot startup problems in Windows Server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325375 Meanwhile, as JM has stated, you may consider using VMs in the future. Regards, Bruce