Is there an Ubuntu equivalent for msconfig.exe?
I've only been using Ubuntu(18.04) for about a week on a HP Notebook 2000 and I really like the U.I. and architecture and wish to permanently install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7 or 8.1.
I currently have a machine running dual boot Windows 8.1 and Windows 10-I have achieved this by configuring msconfig.exe on both OS. How this works is I simply prompt to restart instead of shutdown and upon reboot, the machine will ask me which OS I would like to load into.
I would like to know if there is a way to achieve a similar function on Ubuntu-I prefer to stay away from GRUB if I can, but I can work with it if need be.
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I've only been using Ubuntu(18.04) for about a week on a HP Notebook 2000 and I really like the U.I. and architecture and wish to permanently install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7 or 8.1.
I currently have a machine running dual boot Windows 8.1 and Windows 10-I have achieved this by configuring msconfig.exe on both OS. How this works is I simply prompt to restart instead of shutdown and upon reboot, the machine will ask me which OS I would like to load into.
I would like to know if there is a way to achieve a similar function on Ubuntu-I prefer to stay away from GRUB if I can, but I can work with it if need be.
dual-boot grub2 18.04 windows-8
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GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago
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I've only been using Ubuntu(18.04) for about a week on a HP Notebook 2000 and I really like the U.I. and architecture and wish to permanently install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7 or 8.1.
I currently have a machine running dual boot Windows 8.1 and Windows 10-I have achieved this by configuring msconfig.exe on both OS. How this works is I simply prompt to restart instead of shutdown and upon reboot, the machine will ask me which OS I would like to load into.
I would like to know if there is a way to achieve a similar function on Ubuntu-I prefer to stay away from GRUB if I can, but I can work with it if need be.
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I've only been using Ubuntu(18.04) for about a week on a HP Notebook 2000 and I really like the U.I. and architecture and wish to permanently install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7 or 8.1.
I currently have a machine running dual boot Windows 8.1 and Windows 10-I have achieved this by configuring msconfig.exe on both OS. How this works is I simply prompt to restart instead of shutdown and upon reboot, the machine will ask me which OS I would like to load into.
I would like to know if there is a way to achieve a similar function on Ubuntu-I prefer to stay away from GRUB if I can, but I can work with it if need be.
dual-boot grub2 18.04 windows-8
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GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago
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GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago
GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago
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GRUB is Ubuntu's default boot loader, which can also detect and chain-load the Windows boot loaders. It doesn't work the other way round though, a Windows boot manager does not care about other operating systems. You will have to use GRUB (or an equivalent alternative) which will serve as your initial boot loader and OS selection menu.
– Byte Commander
5 hours ago
It is possible to use ntloader, or how is it called to load Ubuntu, but it is a bit complex task. I don't see any reason for using it.
– Pilot6
5 hours ago
You can also use the BIOS or boot menu eg F8 key or whatever it might be for you depending on how you set things up and the motherboard. And you can also physically swap drives if you want to get crazy lol
– CmosBattery
5 hours ago