Vista/Ubuntu Dual Booting Help

Tanmay · 05-01-2008, 06:27 PM

So I already have Vista-XP and Ubuntu installed. For now GRUB loads by default.

So what I want is to make Vista's Bootloader the default Boot Manager which gives me 3 Options ::: Vista , Previous OS and Ubuntu.

I've heard its simple with BCDEdit.

So can anyone gimme a step by step procedure to do that ?

a_tif · 05-01-2008, 07:09 PM

u would first need to restore the vista boot manager

to do this u need vista bootable dvd

boot the dvd n find the option to repair boot

this will restore vista boot manager

now only vista will be bootable

in vista now u can use bcdedit or easybcd to create entries for xp , ubuntu

akshaykapoor_3 · 05-01-2008, 07:28 PM

^^^ Even m facing the same prob...
rite nw i hav XP Vista nd Ubuntu installed
bt i dont get d option to boot into ubuntu at startup...hw do i get that working ? at present m able to boot into vista nd xp..

Tanmay · 05-01-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_tif

in vista now u can use bcdedit or easybcd to create entries for xp , ubuntu

Err..bro I already know that ! I'm asking how ? I could use Google, but then whats the use of Forums ?

I could really appreciate a Step by Step Procedure, and I guess it'll help many other people too

a_tif · 05-01-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanmay

Err..bro I already know that ! I'm asking how ? I could use Google, but then whats the use of Forums ?

I could really appreciate a Step by Step Procedure, and I guess it'll help many other people too

u can start with the first step of restoring the vista boot manager

it is quite straight forward

take a look at this for adding entries using easy bcd

http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/EBC...Remove+Entries

Tanmay · 06-01-2008, 10:14 PM

I still need a Step by Step Procedure like a Tutorial for N00bs

Anyone out there who can do that ?

CadCrazy · 06-01-2008, 10:52 PM

Go Here
http://apcmag.com/dualboot

Tanmay · 07-01-2008, 08:01 AM

Thanks but I already had Googled

The above guide too concludes with :

If instead of GRUB you want Vista's bootloader to be in charge, load up the Vista installation and install EasyBCD. Go to “Manage Bootloader”, then “Reinstall the Vista Bootloader”, an GRUB is overwritten. You can then configure the Vista bootloader to add Linux to the boot menu.

See I want Step by Step instructions on how to do that ^^ !