Spyke Jones 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 Just want to get a quick show of hands...I recently installed Ubuntu on my Vista, Dual-core Presario.Couldn't help but notice alot of others with similar setups...Any problems with installing or booting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexthemans 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 If you do know how to install Ubuntu after Vista, you may submit an Tutorial to the Tutorial zone. Although there is already one similar article, I think you may post different one (like install Windows after Linux), preferably with screenshots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted November 8, 2009 dual bootDual Boot: Vista & UbuntuYes. I have a Windows machine. I insalled Ubuntu 9. It now dual boots. The first thing I want to do is change the boot order so that Windows is first in the selection. I keep poking around in various forums and I keep seeing that I need to edit /boot/grub/menu.1st. However, (problem 1) I can't find any such file on my machine. -question by Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Boot Sequence in ubuntu 9(Windows First)Dual Boot: Vista & Ubuntuin terminal type $su password: (go to the Super user) and type cd boot/grub/grub.Cfg change ### BEGIN /etc/grub.D/30_os-prober ###Menuentry "Windows Vista (loader) (on /dev/sda1)" { insmod ntfs set root=(hd0,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 7468a40c4c08f009 chainloader +1}### END /etc/grub.D/30_os-prober ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.D/10_linux ###Menuentry "Ubuntu, Linux 2.6.31-14-generic" { recordfail=1 if [ -and ${have_grubenv} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi set quiet=1 insmod ext2 set root=(hd1,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.31-14-generic root=UUID=ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 ro quiet splash initrd /boot/initrd.Img-2.6.31-14-generic}Menuentry "Ubuntu, Linux 2.6.31-14-generic (recovery mode)" { recordfail=1 if [ -and ${have_grubenv} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi insmod ext2 set root=(hd1,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.31-14-generic root=UUID=ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 ro single initrd /boot/initrd.Img-2.6.31-14-generic}### END /etc/grub.D/10_linux ### -reply by Sukuram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Boot Sequence in ubuntu 9(Windows First)Dual Boot: Vista & Ubuntuin terminal type $su password: (go to the Super user) and type cd boot/grub/grub.Cfg change ### BEGIN /etc/grub.D/30_os-prober ###Menuentry "Windows Vista (loader) (on /dev/sda1)" { insmod ntfs set root=(hd0,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 7468a40c4c08f009 chainloader +1}### END /etc/grub.D/30_os-prober ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.D/10_linux ###Menuentry "Ubuntu, Linux 2.6.31-14-generic" { recordfail=1 if [ -and ${have_grubenv} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi set quiet=1 insmod ext2 set root=(hd1,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.31-14-generic root=UUID=ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 ro quiet splash initrd /boot/initrd.Img-2.6.31-14-generic}Menuentry "Ubuntu, Linux 2.6.31-14-generic (recovery mode)" { recordfail=1 if [ -and ${have_grubenv} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi insmod ext2 set root=(hd1,1) search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.31-14-generic root=UUID=ff181e28-91d8-420e-a5e2-9fd466c97d50 ro single initrd /boot/initrd.Img-2.6.31-14-generic}### END /etc/grub.D/10_linux ###-reply by Sukuram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvalkass 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 My friend has recently installed Kubuntu 9.10 alongside Vista on his laptop. The installation process was simple. The only thing that isn't immediately obvious is that you should defragment your Windows install before installing Kubuntu if you need to resize partitions. Resizing partitions generally works better if Windows has all its files in one place rather than scattered all over the drive. After that, just pop the Kubuntu CD in, reboot and start the installation process. At the partitioning stage resize the partitions to give you a bit of free space on your Windows partition (if you intend to continue using it) and at least 20GB for Kubuntu. You'll also need a 1-2GB swap partition too. Let the installation finish, reboot and Vista is alongside Kubuntu automatically in the boot loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I have same problem would like to change boot sequence of ubuntu 9.1 so that vista is first option and default. Can anyone help. -reply by Sy Oliven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Did the dual thing but having problemsDual Boot: Vista & Ubuntuhey. I did the Vista/Ubuntu 9.10 dual boot by following a guide from the net. Only thing, the guy didn't say to defrag before carving out the new partition with the Ubuntu partition program. As a result, my machine is unstable. Vista has a hard time starting after Ubuntu has been operating. Vista goes through several "fix" attempts before it finally starts. I think this is because the Ubuntu partition program carved out the new partition instead of having the Vista partition program do it. I have tried to fix the install with ntfsfix but it doesn't stay stable. It says it is fixed but isn't. I'm thinking the only way to fix a dually laptop is to wipe out ubuntu, repartition the space so Vista partitioner does it, and then load ubuntu. I think the Vista partition table is corrupted by the Ubuntu partioner. Any thoughts? Much appreciated. -reply by AdamAnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites