
Boot both from and into USB drives, ISO images, virtual disks, and more. Whether you just want to add an entry to your old XP partition or want to create a duplicate for testing purposes if you're interested in debugging the Windows Kernel or septuple-booting your seven test operating systems, EasyBCD is the key. You just point and click and EasyBCD does the rest.ĮasyBCD is geared for users of all kinds. Setting up and configuring a dual-boot between Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, older versions of Windows such as XP & 2003, Linux, Ubuntu, BSD, and macOS is a breeze.

For example, if it says “EasyRE for Windows 7.iso” make sure you leave the “.EasyBCD extends and revamps the Windows BCD bootloader. If you see an extension, don’t change it. EasyBCD can’t load an ISO image that has spaces in its name, so you need to rename it from (for example) “EasyRE for Windows 7” or “EasyRE for Windows 7.iso” to “Windows_7_Recovery_Disc” or “Windows_7_Recovery_Disc.iso”

You’re almost ready to add the new entry to EasyBCD. Locate the file in My Computer or My Documents, then copy and paste it to the USB drive (do not put it in a folder on the USB!): Copy the ISO image to the USBĪt this point, you need to copy the ISO image you created or downloaded from to the USB drive. Or just search for EasyBCD in the start menu. Open the start menu, go to the programs menu, expand the “NeoSmart Technologies” folder, expand the “EasyBCD” folder, and then click the EasyBCD entry.

Just click “next” on all the prompts, and you’ll be good to go. Make sure you insert or connect your USB drive to the computer before you install and run EasyBCD in the next steps!Īssuming you don’t already have EasyBCD installed, you’ll need to run the setup file you downloaded earlier. If you’ve bought the disc online, you’ll need to go to your order page (check your email!) and download the ISO image – make sure to save it to disk (and not run) if/when you’re asked! Getting Started

You’ll need to have the ISO image you purchased for download from. Obtaining the Windows XP/Vista/7 Recovery CD ISO image If you’re using this at work or for commercial purposes, you’ll need to buy an EasyBCD license.
