SwampFox56
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Before you tell me that booting Windows XP from EFI isn't possible; well I've done my research and that's just not true. Proof ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Release Notes for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Setup
However, I have several problems that I desperately need help with. First off - my XP 64 install CD does not contain an ia64 folder. Instead I have an AMD64 folder. I also have tried booting from EFI menu (like it says) and I'm unable to do so because it says 'File not found'.
I did an extensive search through EVERY archive and file included in the XP64 cd and found several references to a file named 'nvrboot.efi'. However, the file itself... doesn't appear to exist.
So I'm wondering how I should go about doing this. I plan on installing Windows 8.1 Update 1, and Mac OS X 10.9.3 all on different hard drives. But since XP is the oldest of the three - from what I've read online, it needs to be the first one installed.
Can anyone advise me on the situation?
(On an unrelated note - does anyone know how to add Clover EFI (Best OSX loader out there) to the Windows 8 boot manager? At the moment, I have my EFI partition on a small SSD, so that might be my current problem - but I will be wiping everything off of my computer momentarily so... yeah...)
Also, is it a good idea to have the EFI partition on a separate hard disk? It works fine under windows 8.1, but I'm unable to access the awesome looking new Windows 8.1 boot manager (I believe) because of that fact. Is there anyone to get Windows 8.1 to install the EFI partition to another hard disk? Rather than moving the EFI files manually like I did with my current install?
Thanks everyone!! All support and advise is very much appreciated!
SwampFox
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Release Notes for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Setup
However, I have several problems that I desperately need help with. First off - my XP 64 install CD does not contain an ia64 folder. Instead I have an AMD64 folder. I also have tried booting from EFI menu (like it says) and I'm unable to do so because it says 'File not found'.
I did an extensive search through EVERY archive and file included in the XP64 cd and found several references to a file named 'nvrboot.efi'. However, the file itself... doesn't appear to exist.
So I'm wondering how I should go about doing this. I plan on installing Windows 8.1 Update 1, and Mac OS X 10.9.3 all on different hard drives. But since XP is the oldest of the three - from what I've read online, it needs to be the first one installed.
Can anyone advise me on the situation?
(On an unrelated note - does anyone know how to add Clover EFI (Best OSX loader out there) to the Windows 8 boot manager? At the moment, I have my EFI partition on a small SSD, so that might be my current problem - but I will be wiping everything off of my computer momentarily so... yeah...)
Also, is it a good idea to have the EFI partition on a separate hard disk? It works fine under windows 8.1, but I'm unable to access the awesome looking new Windows 8.1 boot manager (I believe) because of that fact. Is there anyone to get Windows 8.1 to install the EFI partition to another hard disk? Rather than moving the EFI files manually like I did with my current install?
Thanks everyone!! All support and advise is very much appreciated!
SwampFox
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Update 1 + Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 (Hackintosh)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
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- Custom Build
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 4770K
- Motherboard
- MSI Z87-G45 Gaming Motherboard
- Memory
- 16GB DDR3 RAM 1600MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX Radeon R9 270X
- Sound Card
- Creative Soundblaster Z
- Keyboard
- Logitech G710+ Gaming Keyboard
- Mouse
- Razer Naga