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Dual Boot Install Fails

igo

Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:45:09 pm

The install went OK. When re-boot post install system goes straight into XP i.e. no choice to boot into Zorin.
System is XP Pro with 2 HDD. 1st hdd = C, 2nd HDD = E: My Documents. Zorin installed on D in 1st partition before My Docs.
Any ideas?

Thanks

Wolfman

Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:20:03 am

Hi,

firstly, your partition layout should look something like this. (see first pic):

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2601

Assuming you partitioned correctly, you can download and use "Boot repair" to fix GRUB:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1895

An alternative is to boot the live CD and then open a terminal and type:

sudo update-grub

This may also fix your problem, check your partition layout before you do anything in the live CD using Gparted.

Regards Wolfman

igo

Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:22:09 am

Hi,
Thanks very much for the prompt, detailed & helpful reply.

Igo