Cannot start Windows 7 after installing windows XP

Original title: unable to load an earlier version of windows.

I have been using windows 7 on my computer. Now, I installed windows XP but the problem is that windows 7 has been hiding and windows XP will load automatically. I mean that my PC does not give me the option to choose the two windows to use. I have not formatted the windows partition 7. There are, but hide. Please help me.

Thank you.

Hello

Read the following article that may help you resolve this problem. This article is true for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Windows Vista no longer starts after you install an earlier version of the Windows operating system in a dual-boot configuration

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/933179

For more information: Dual Boot between Windows XP and Windows 7

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