Dual boot problem

Juven · 04-02-2008, 04:45 AM

I have already got XP in my C:\ drive, now i installed
Ubuntu into my D:\ drive.
Full installation completed safely.
But when i restarted the system its asking for
'Insert proper Reboot disk....' something like that.

when i place the ubuntu/XP setup disk its going to setup again.

So i erased D:\drive now its back to XP again, working properly.

so how to install GPart? or any other solution.

Thanks

PC eye · 04-02-2008, 06:13 AM

For one GParted or the Gnome Partition Editor doesn't get installed since that is strictly a drive tool. When going to install ubuntu where you did list the boot loader for that on the XP or other drive? If you selected the drive where XP is installed it installed the mbr and boot loader there not on the Linux drive causing the search for a chainloader for a dual boot or boot disk.

For seeing the XP boot restored all you would need to do is boot up to the recovery console with the XP installation disk and enter "Fixboot" and "Fixmbr" at the command prompt once logged onto the installation of Windows seen there. Grub4Dos would be one tool for configuring a dual boot once the ubuntu boot information and menu.lst file were installed to the root partition. That would point to that as well as the boot.ini file for XP.

Juven · 04-02-2008, 10:38 AM

In my 250GB HDD in installed both XP and Ubuntu, ofcourse in different partitions.

imsati · 04-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Juven, how did you install Ubuntu (Live CD (GUI) or Alt-Install (Text-based))? There have been some problems reported before with GRUB or LILO appearing to install towards the end of the Alt-Install, but something quirky happening and the process is cut before they finish.

apocalyptic · 04-04-2008, 07:38 AM

First make two different partition, one for EXT3 and another for SWAP from Xp´s Disk Management (No need to format). Now boot your PC using Ubuntu Live CD/DVD. In the ¨Prepare disk space¨ section of the installation, now just edit two partition (you made before from Xp), Set the one partition to be of type EXT3, it's mount point to be /. Set the SWAP partition to the the SWAP space. Don't do anything to the Windows partition. After two steps, in the ¨Ready to install¨ section, click on "Advanced" and check/tick on ¨Install boot loader¨. Now click Ok. Then click on "Install" when you agree to your choices. After successfully installing, reboot your PC, you will get both Xp and Ubuntu.

Juven · 04-04-2008, 08:08 AM

In the installation i have chosen manual and selected my D:\ drive (C:\ already has XP).
it automatically took 2GB for SWAP from 40 GB of D:\ drive.

U(apocalyptic) said to choose EXT3 and SWAP, but in windows i didnt get those file system options.
And i have seleted the Tick in the advanced option that comes as last step.
(Info: I use 250GB HDD divide in to 6 partitions of 40GB each)

Anyway i will try to do it again.
Thanks.

apocalyptic · 04-04-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juven

U(apocalyptic) said to choose EXT3 and SWAP, but in windows i didnt get those file system options.

Yes, Xp can´t detect Linux partition. That´s why I told, make two different partition, one for EXT3 and another for SWAP from Xp´s Disk Management and no need to format. Note those bold words. I meant to divide two partitions just, does not matter, which format it´s. It´s helpful for people, who install Linux for the first time.

imsati · 04-04-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

First make two different partition, one for EXT3 and another for SWAP from Xp´s Disk Management (No need to format). Now boot your PC using Ubuntu Live CD/DVD.

What is it with people insisting on random unecessary steps.

Juven, if you need a still hand, PM me. The Live CD is more than capable of handling everything install-related, zero need to even look at Windows during it. It was probably just a partition mishap somewhere along the line.

PC eye · 04-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Ubuntu Linux is Linux Made Easier

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tlarkin · 04-04-2008, 02:41 PM

Did you set up GRUB or another boot loader? Sounds to me like the boot loader is not configured properly if you installed it and it can not boot after a fresh install.

04-02-2008, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Juven Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	Dual boot problem - Ubuntu and XP I have already got XP in my C:\ drive, now i installed Ubuntu into my D:\ drive. Full installation completed safely. But when i restarted the system its asking for 'Insert proper Reboot disk....' something like that. when i place the ubuntu/XP setup disk its going to setup again. So i erased D:\drive now its back to XP again, working properly. so how to install GPart? or any other solution. Thanks __________________ God Bless You. Time is precious, Dont waste it. Even the Devil knows it. Juven

04-02-2008, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	For one GParted or the Gnome Partition Editor doesn't get installed since that is strictly a drive tool. When going to install ubuntu where you did list the boot loader for that on the XP or other drive? If you selected the drive where XP is installed it installed the mbr and boot loader there not on the Linux drive causing the search for a chainloader for a dual boot or boot disk. For seeing the XP boot restored all you would need to do is boot up to the recovery console with the XP installation disk and enter "Fixboot" and "Fixmbr" at the command prompt once logged onto the installation of Windows seen there. Grub4Dos would be one tool for configuring a dual boot once the ubuntu boot information and menu.lst file were installed to the root partition. That would point to that as well as the boot.ini file for XP. __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

04-02-2008, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Juven Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	In my 250GB HDD in installed both XP and Ubuntu, ofcourse in different partitions. __________________ God Bless You. Time is precious, Dont waste it. Even the Devil knows it. Juven

04-02-2008, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,477	Juven, how did you install Ubuntu (Live CD (GUI) or Alt-Install (Text-based))? There have been some problems reported before with GRUB or LILO appearing to install towards the end of the Alt-Install, but something quirky happening and the process is cut before they finish. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619 (And you follow his advice why, exactly...?) (Funny Thread though!)

04-04-2008, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
apocalyptic New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8	First make two different partition, one for EXT3 and another for SWAP from Xp´s Disk Management (No need to format). Now boot your PC using Ubuntu Live CD/DVD. In the ¨Prepare disk space¨ section of the installation, now just edit two partition (you made before from Xp), Set the one partition to be of type EXT3, it's mount point to be /. Set the SWAP partition to the the SWAP space. Don't do anything to the Windows partition. After two steps, in the ¨Ready to install¨ section, click on "Advanced" and check/tick on ¨Install boot loader¨. Now click Ok. Then click on "Install" when you agree to your choices. After successfully installing, reboot your PC, you will get both Xp and Ubuntu. __________________ Angel

04-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Juven Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	In the installation i have chosen manual and selected my D:\ drive (C:\ already has XP). it automatically took 2GB for SWAP from 40 GB of D:\ drive. U(apocalyptic) said to choose EXT3 and SWAP, but in windows i didnt get those file system options. And i have seleted the Tick in the advanced option that comes as last step. (Info: I use 250GB HDD divide in to 6 partitions of 40GB each) Anyway i will try to do it again. Thanks. __________________ God Bless You. Time is precious, Dont waste it. Even the Devil knows it. Juven

04-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	Ubuntu Linux is Linux Made Easier Jan 21 '07 (Updated Feb 21 '07) http://www.epinions.com/content_308476677764 __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

04-04-2008, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,944	Did you set up GRUB or another boot loader? Sounds to me like the boot loader is not configured properly if you installed it and it can not boot after a fresh install.

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