I am going to dual boot two operating systems (Vista and Ubuntu) and I want to know: How do I choose which operating system to run at boot-up? I would like to have an option every time i use my comp, because I'll be using both pretty equaly
2007-07-02 02:48:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
When you install Ubuntu it will install something called GRUB which is a boot loader. When you start your computer a screen will show you the OS Selection menu.
2007-07-02 02:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by ♠The Boss♠ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both Vista and Ubuntu are designed that when installed in a dual boot setup they will add a menu option to the boot up.
At the point where you would normally get the Windows splash screen with the bar scrolling at the bottom, instead you will be a menu where you can select the OS you want to boot. If you do not select one with in matter of second (you can set the time), it will load whichever OS you have set as the default.
2007-07-02 10:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When installing Ubuntu, install with a GRUB boot option. In Ubuntu, edit the GRUB menu.lst file. Make sure GRUB has the location of Vista, and in the menu.lst, change the timeout from 3 to about 7 seconds.
When restarting, in the 7 second time-frame, hold esc to boot into Ubuntu.
A thorough guide can be found at http://www.commonmancomputing.com/y/Learn/DualBootVistaandLinux/tabid/62/Default.aspx
2007-07-02 09:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by sickmate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you switch on your computer you will be presented with a menu.
The default option will be to boot Ubuntu. You have about 10 seconds to change that option if you want to select Windows instead.
2007-07-02 09:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ubuntu will install a boot loader that will give you the choice at start up. You select which OS you want to run then it loads it.
2007-07-02 09:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
after POST your computer should pause with the options for you to choose everytime you start your computer. If you just leave it it will continue after about 30 seconds or so to load the default os.
2007-07-02 09:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by tommy d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the bios and computer configuration which keys to press, but it should be one of the 4 keys: f7, f8, f9 or f10. Most likely it will be f8. Press it as soon as the computer splash screen loads...and you'll get the options.
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2007-07-02 09:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋