[SOLVED] Problems with dual-boot...

[kovankerckhoven]

I'm back again with my stupid dual boot problems ...

I've installed Windows XP on a 20 GB partition of my HD. The rest (100 GB) is used up by ubuntu Hardy. When I was installing Windows, it told me he had to put the Linux partition (actually he said it was an unrecognised partition) on inactive to continue the installation. The setup said I could easily turn it back on active, so I just pressed Return. When Windows was fully installed, and I tried rebooting into Ubuntu; it wouldn't let me choose between Windows and Ubuntu... Then I realised that the Ubuntu partition was still inactive, so I booted into Windows, and when I tried turning it back into active the way the setup told me, he wouldn't let me check the 'set active marker' box. :( I've tried fixing it through the Ubuntu Live CD and Gparted, but so far no succes.

Maybe change some things in Grub?

Plz Help :(

[Sef]

So you put Windows on after installing Ubuntu?

[kovankerckhoven]

Yes :)

(Actually Ubuntu after Windows Vista, then Windows XP after Ubuntu)

[schauerlich]

Yes :)

(Actually Ubuntu after Windows Vista, then Windows XP after Ubuntu)

Installing windows after Ubuntu can mess with grub, it's a good idea to install Ubuntu second, and have Windows be on the first partition on the disk.

[kovankerckhoven]

I realise that now.. Should I copy all my files to ext HD, then Install Windows, and after that Ubuntu?

[schauerlich]

I realise that now.. Should I copy all my files to ext HD, then Install Windows, and after that Ubuntu?

That's what I'd do in your situation, yes.

[kovankerckhoven]

Thx, I appreciate the help :)

I'll be doing some file copying now ...