Can I dual boot Linux and Windows 7 but use the Windows bootloader instead of GRUB?

Is it possible to have the Windows bootloader point to Windows 7 and a Linux partition instead of using GRUB to point to Windows 7 and Linux?

Any links to tutorials, guides, or how-tos would be appreciated.

CT.

Posted 2010-09-11T18:16:19.463

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Answers

Yes, the easiest way is to use EasyBCD to manage the Windows boot manager.

Here is a quick how-to, Windows 7 is basically the same as Vista.

Neal

Posted 2010-09-11T18:16:19.463

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In step 7 of install, go to advanced, and install grub in the /boot folder.
Go here for a good article on Installing GRUB and Making Ubuntu Bootable Using the Windows Bootloader
If you are dual booting with Vista/Win7, download the program EasyBCD (in Windows), and use it to make an entry for Ubuntu in Vista's bootloader.

subanki

Posted 2010-09-11T18:16:19.463

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CT didn't specify Ubuntu, and even if he did, according to the EasyBCD pages the "advanced" bit doesn't work with the current version of Ubuntu. Your second point is about Windows XP, CT specified Windows 7 in the question.

– Neal – 2010-09-13T19:23:12.900