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Can I put windows as the secondary start up

Asked by Ron Fencl

Is there a way to make Ubunt my primary OS system so when I boot up it comes up first and not windows ( RE: run windows as the secondary os??????

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Run:

cd /etc/grub.d; ls

What is output?

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Eliah Kagan (degeneracypressure) said : 		#2

Also: How did you install Ubuntu. A standard installation of Ubuntu will typically automatically put itself first? Did you install Ubuntu alongside Windows by booting from the CD/DVD or USB flash drive, or did you install it inside Windows by running the Wubi installed while running Windows?

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Ron Fencl (fenclman) said : 		#3

I do'nt remeber how I installed the program. Can I just empty the hard drive and reload it

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

Can you give the output of the command I gave and I can advise. There is no need to reinstall at all.

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#5

Please provide /etc/grub so we could help you. Can you boot on Ubuntu ?

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Ron Fencl (fenclman) said : 		#6

I installed ubuntu using Wubi inside windows because my disk will not boot up by it self
How do I get to a command proment to run ( run)

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Best bcbc (bcbc) said : 		#7

Right click on My computer, Properties, Advanced, Startup & reovery settings, change the default OS in the drop down to be Ubuntu. Do not set the timeout lower than 15 (setting to 1 or 0 will stop windows from booting).

Note: if you're using Ubuntu as your primary OS you may want to consider a full Ubuntu install at some point in the future. This is more stable for long term use than Wubi

PS. to get to a terminal: CTRL+ALT+t

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Ron Fencl (fenclman) said : 		#8

Thanks bcbc, that solved my question.