How do I use the Vista/7 bootloader now?

[Secret Neo]

So I installed Ubuntu on a new partition, its fine, but it used Grub. But I want to use Windows 7 as default and use it's bootloader. How do I add the entry for Ubuntu into EasyBCD and tell Grub to not load first?

OR, it might be easier but maybe use the Grub loader and make Windows 7 default?

But I'd rather want to use EasyBCD and go through the Windows bootloader.

[phillw]

So I installed Ubuntu on a new partition, its fine, but it used Grub. But I want to use Windows 7 as default and use it's bootloader. How do I add the entry for Ubuntu into EasyBCD and tell Grub to not load first?

OR, it might be easier but maybe use the Grub loader and make Windows 7 default?

But I'd rather want to use EasyBCD and go through the Windows bootloader.

Hi,

Well make your mind up time ...

I can tell you how get Win to be in charge of your MBR
I can tell you how to put Grub2 in charge & set Win 7 as the default
You want to use EasyBDC --> google it, it's not a ubuntu supported boot loader

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/2557-dual-win7-ubuntu.html

is the best i found.

Regards,

Phill.

[Secret Neo]

Hi,

Well make your mind up time ...

I can tell you how get Win to be in charge of your MBR
I can tell you how to put Grub2 in charge & set Win 7 as the default
You want to use EasyBDC --> google it, it's not a ubuntu supported boot loader

http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/2557-dual-win7-ubuntu.html

is the best i found.

Regards,

Phill.

thx. but ya I'd rather want the 7 bootloader in charge.

actually i found this: http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_f irst.htm?page=4, is that a good method or is there a better one?

[phillw]

To put Win in charge, or Grub for that matter, head over here --> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1014708

Dead easy, dead quick.

Regards,

Phill.

[Secret Neo]

To put Win in charge, or Grub for that matter, head over here --> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1014708

Dead easy, dead quick.

Regards,

Phill.

Thx but if I go that route, will Ubuntu be in the Boot List?

[phillw]

Thx but if I go that route, will Ubuntu be in the Boot List?

Dunno about Win7. but. if you put it under Win control 1st, you can always then put it under Grub afterwards, if Ubuntu doesn't show up. That thread has both options.

If you want to alter the default boot order within Grub, then it's not too hard. Grub I know a bit about, Win boot-loader since the demise of boot.ini, i know nothing about !! :)

Regards,

Phill.

[Secret Neo]

Dunno about Win7. but. if you put it under Win control 1st, you can always then put it under Grub afterwards, if Ubuntu doesn't show up. That thread has both options.

If you want to alter the default boot order within Grub, then it's not too hard. Grub I know a bit about, Win boot-loader since the demise of boot.ini, i know nothing about !! :)

Regards,

Phill.

ya well, ok, how do you alter grub to make win7 the default? and the order of the list?

[phillw]

Choices.... the easiest is by GUI, (a little window), but you need to put it on your computer 1st.




Menu Default Entry
File: /etc/default/grub
Line to edit (4): DEFAULT=0
Example: DEFAULT=1 # (The second "menuentry" item).

There are several ways to update the default selection in GRUB 2. Below are choices for using a simple GUI app to make the change for you, a manual way via editing the GRUB 2 files. A third method, using the command "grub-set-default" does not appear to work in GRUB 2 with Ubuntu at this time.

StartUp-Manager: For those who prefer a GUI app to change the default selection.
If you want a simple, GUI-based app that can change the default entry, you can install and run StartUp-Manager. This app was written for Grub legacy but still works for this option in Grub 2. Click on the "SUM" link in my signature line for instructions on how to install and an explanation of the various settings you can change with StartUp-Manager.




The SUM link is this one --> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=818177

If you're happier to roll up your sleeves and use the terminal, then




Edit the Files: Get to Know GRUB 2

If you prefer to change the GRUB 2 files manually:

You can see the current "menuentry" items listed in the /boot/grub/grub.cfg by running this command:
Code:
grep "menuentry" /boot/grub/grub.cfg
Counting starts with zero (0). The first "menuentry" item is "0", the second is "1", etc. The third visible "menuentry" would be 2.

Determine the number you wish to make the default, and enter it in /etc/default/grub. Make the change and save the file.
Code:
gksu gedit /etc/default/grub
The user can also select "saved" as an option, which will use the last successfully booted kernel/OS as the default selection.
Example: DEFAULT="saved"

Save the file, then update the menu:
Code:
sudo update-grub



Your choice.

Regards,

Phill.

[Secret Neo]

thanks alot, thought im gettin pretty tired so i might head off to bed and give it a go tommorow, thanks for the input tho.

btw you wouldn't know any way to change the title of the systems in the list would you? is there a program that can do it or is it a terminal thing?