Vista not working after some time on windows 8?

[ovg]

Are you saying you're getting a bsod when booting Vista? If so, boot to Windows 8. Copy the files out of Vista Windows\Minidump to any other folder. Zip them then attach here. I'll have a look at it.

whats a bsod?
minidump is empty

 

[GMan]

ehhh it's when the system can't handle an error and crashes to blue screen like you said: "blue flash"

Is there a file \Windows\MEMORY.DMP instead? Since you actually have the folder, that means that there really was a bsod at one time or another. Perhaps you've used CCleaner to clear the .dmp files in the past though.

If not, then I can't really help out in the aspect at all then, unfortunately.

 

[ovg]

ehhh it's when the system can't handle an error and crashes to blue screen like you said: "blue flash"

Is there a file \Windows\MEMORY.DMP instead? Since you actually have the folder, that means that there really was a bsod at one time or another. Perhaps you've used CCleaner to clear the .dmp files in the past though.

If not, then I can't really help out in the aspect at all then, unfortunately.

I havent used any cleaners
no file
Thanks for trying to help

 

[GMan]

You're welcome. Is your Windows set to see hidden and system files? In Windows Explorer ribbon - View | Options | Change folder and search options | View tab:



If you have those files in Vista's \Windows\Minidump, the rest should be easy.

 

[ovg]

You're welcome. Is your Windows set to see hidden and system files? In Windows Explorer ribbon - View | Options | Change folder and search options | View tab:

View attachment 5750

If you have those files in Vista's \Windows\Minidump, the rest should be easy.

Nope didnt help. but after doing this i noticed the bootmgr on the same level as windows, program files, etc
Would it be any good if i sent you that

 

[ovg]

ill try to recreate a bsod and see if the files appear
Could there be usefull files anywhere else?

 

[boyans]

The problem is that the boot entry for Vista in BCD is not anymore correct as you resized partitions.

How to proceed:
Download Visual BCD Editor - Windows 7/Vista Dual Boot "&" Repair and install when in Windows 8.

1. Run the utility. On the left side when it starts you can see all BCD loader entries.
2. Delete loader entry for Vista - click on entry then right-click and select "Delete".
3. Now right click in tree view and select "Create missing Windows loaders". This should create a new entry for Vista.
4. Reboot and see if Vista can boot.

 

[ovg]

The problem is that the boot entry for Vista in BCD is not anymore correct as you resized partitions.

How to proceed:
Download Visual BCD Editor - Windows 7/Vista Dual Boot "&" Repair and install when in Windows 8.

1. Run the utility. On the left side when it starts you can see all BCD loader entries.
2. Delete loader entry for Vista - click on entry then right-click and select "Delete".
3. Now right click in tree view and select "Create missing Windows loaders". This should create a new entry for Vista.
4. Reboot and see if Vista can boot.

now i have no choice on boot, it just goes straight into win8
should i repair, repair bcd... if so which drive do i use and what folder
thanks

 

[GMan]

I dunno. Try using EasyBCD now while on Windows 8 to add Vista. First use the "Add new entry" tab then when done there, go to "Edit boot menu" tab and click save. Reboot and test.

 

[ovg]

I went into dual boot repair that came with bcd editor, did automatic repair and was given a choice and got the same bsod

checked for the dmp files after... not there

 

[GMan]

Did you change the bios at all ever from AHCI mode to IDE or vice-versa, since the last time Vista worked?

Anyhow, if not, then you'll probably have luck by adding Vista to the boot menu and then booting to safe mode for it. After you choose Vista while booting, keep pressing F8 to get the menu for safe mode.

Let me know the answer to the above question and/or if EasyBCD addition works (with or without safe mode.)

 

[ovg]

no, couldnt find it in my bios... i seem to be missing alot of things

 

[ovg]

with or without safe mode, or any other mode, i still get a bsod

 

[GMan]

Are you able to make out what it says on the screen at all? Or even any clues for me to go by? With the right information, you may be able to just delete a .sys file and bring the OS up.

 

[ovg]

Are you able to make out what it says on the screen at all? Or even any clues for me to go by? With the right information, you may be able to just delete a .sys file and bring the OS up.

I took a video... kinda blured
i read that if you disable auto reboot it wont dissapear instantly, ill try this
also should i try this: Dump Files - Configure Windows to Create on BSOD - Windows 7 Forums , can i get vista bsod to dump files through win8

 

[GMan]

Are you able to make out what it says on the screen at all? Or even any clues for me to go by? With the right information, you may be able to just delete a .sys file and bring the OS up.

I took a video... kinda blured
i read that if you disable auto reboot it wont dissapear instantly, ill try this
also should i try this: Dump Files - Configure Windows to Create on BSOD - Windows 7 Forums , can i get vista bsod to dump files through win8

Unfortunately, that can't help you since you can't get into Vista in the first place to change any settings.

If I see the video, who knows? Unlikely to help, but possible though.

 

[ovg]

ill try to get a clearer video

 

[ovg]

Are you able to make out what it says on the screen at all? Or even any clues for me to go by? With the right information, you may be able to just delete a .sys file and bring the OS up.

I took a video... kinda blured
i read that if you disable auto reboot it wont dissapear instantly, ill try this
also should i try this: Dump Files - Configure Windows to Create on BSOD - Windows 7 Forums , can i get vista bsod to dump files through win8

Unfortunately, that can't help you since you can't get into Vista in the first place to change any settings.

If I see the video, who knows? Unlikely to help, but possible though.

got a good screen shot

 

[GMan]

Ya, unfortunately, without the actual dump file that should be in Vista's Windows\Minidump folder, there's not much that can really be done besides guessing at drivers. It is a driver causing that though.

It gives the same exact screen when trying safe mode?

I'd be inclined to rid ALL of the drivers for the partition software you installed in Vista's Windows\System32\drivers

 

[ovg]

i havent installed drivers in visra with a long time
will i still delete them?