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I'm unsure if this is possible in terms of a software solution, but what I would like to be able to do is require pre-boot authentication with full-disk encryption on a dual-boot system (Linux + Windows).
My partition layout is as follows
Xubuntu Swap...
Started by Zurahn on
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(Using Truecrypt, Ubuntu+Windows)
TrueCrypt leaves behind key!)
Regarding the boot password, you may use a boot manager to handle the dual booting, oneIf your BIOS offers....
Disk Encryption in a Dual Boot System .
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I have a dual-boot system, Ubuntu and Windows XP.
Ubuntu has been freezing occasionally. I've just been turning the computer off and back on when that happens.
The last time it happened, I turned the computer back on, it went to the screen where you select...
Started by JoshMaurice on
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Ubuntu\disks\boot on your windows machine? Also, add the contents of c:\ubuntu\disks\boot\grub\menu.lst.
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Given this BCDEDIT table:
Windows Boot Manager identifier {bootmgr} device partition=Y: description Windows Boot Manager locale en-US inherit {globalsettings} default {current} resumeobject {3e25c382-bae5-11de-a75b-e7fc07f62dc4} displayorder {ntldr} {...
Started by J F on
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Now if asked select.
Go to RUN the BOOT tab Make the current os as default and delete the other one.
Then restart
u will notice that the boot option still exists
for that log into the existing o.s.
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I am a web developer experienced in the .Net environment but also in other web technologies. In order to get the work done I use a Macintosh Macbook Pro (4,1) with a Boot camp partition running Windows 7. This allows me to use my favorite OS (OSX) with...
Started by Che on
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I too use an OSX/Win7 virtualized bootcamp solution, and have set up triple boot, or in stages? Question C: Are....
An interesting conundrum.
To install.
If grub really is the issue this might resolve it .
To boot Ubuntu from that disk image.
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I have a dual boot system with Windows 7 RC and Win XP. I want to install the RTM version on a new drive.
What will happen to my dual boot menu? Will it:
A) Show 3 boot options (XP, RC & RTM)?
B) Show 2 boot options (RTM & RC)?
In the end I want only ...
Started by Tomer Pintel on
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On the same partition as the RC, so that then It would delete the RC and create a new boot menu.
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I currently have a windows XP machine and two internal hard drives. I want to dual boot with Windows 7 on the second drive. I'll have the license for it in August. This will not be the release candidate.
I haven't dual booted before. What issues should...
Started by BenMaddox on
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Use EasyBCD to set up the dual boot afterwards and what you NEED to do: http://edge.technet.com/Media/Dual-Boot-Between-Windows-XP-and-Windows-7/#Page to easily set the....
That way you don't have to fear formatting it.
Drive.
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Is it possible to dual boot a 32bit vista and 64bit vista? I'm running Home Premium and I do have a 64bit Ultimate version, I just don't want to risk the reinstall and not get all my drivers working. So I wondered if I can try the install in dual boot...
Started by Tony on
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To get around this install GRUB the drive order back to it's original configuration and boot to the 32bit version of vista download the free version of vista boot....
MBR only allowing you to boot into that second version of windows.
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I have dual boot Ubuntu 9.10 & Windows XP. Would like to do a full install of Windows 7 over the XP partition.
My assumption is that I can install windows 7, but it'll overwrite my boot files (from grub or whatever ubuntu uses). How do i set it back up...
Started by Roy Rico on
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Just setup a dual boot from existing, but if you want a simple way, Ultimate Boot CD includes Super Grub Disk that provides the option Vista to Win7/Ubuntu 9.10 with....
There's a walkthrough here.
Of doing it automatically for you.
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I recovered my windows and in the process I lost the grub for ubuntu 9 . Now i want to change NTLDR so that i can dual boot. Can anyone help?
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If you want to use NTLDR to ....
If you want to restore GRUB so you can boot Windows .
How to dual-boot Windows NT/2000/XP and Linux using NTLDR
I cannot find the file etc/lilo.confI'm not sure what exactly you're proposing to do.
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What steps must you take to dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows XP when you have Windows 7 installed first?
Started by Chris on
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See this article : Install Windows XP in Dual Boot with Pre.
MS uses Virtualization x86 XP in XP Mode, it would be easier .
You don't need dual boot you can run Windows XP Applications in XP Mode.
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