trouble bcd file with Windows via bootcamp

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I'm having trouble with vista 64 loading on the bootcamp partition. The screen turns black after logon for way too long. I want to use easybcd from neosmart to rescue the boot sector since I think this is where the problem lies. Does anyone know if doing this will interfer with the normal loading of holding the option key down or booting directly into osx. I'm desperate for an answer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Alan
 

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According to what I've read, you should be able to use EasyBCD on your Vista boot sector without disturbing the OS X EFI. However, before you use it make sure you have everything on the OS X side backed up. Use Time Machine or cloning software such as SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner. Might also be a good idea to get a copy of the free WinClone and backup your Vista partition at the same time.

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