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14.04 XP Dual Boot; Boots into Ubuntu fine, but doesn't give option to use XP although I can see XP on the startup screen

Asked by Newbie Mike

First time with Linux. I set up 14.04 on a machine running XP to dual boot.

The Ubuntu works fine and I'm quickly getting used to it, but on the first Ubuntu screen where I should have the option to scroll to XP and boot from it there is a problem. There is a line indicating the presence of the XP but it is set off to the right slightly with a few other things below the Ubuntu and I can't scroll to it.

Is there a way to change this or otherwise choose or switch to the XP boot?

Thanks,

Newbie Mike

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

If you hold SHIFT at boot, does it help. Before GRUB shows....

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Newbie Mike (newbiemike) said : 		#2

Hi,

Not only does holding SHIFT at boot helps, it worked perfectly in allowing use of the keyboard to select boot options in GRUB.

Much thanks!

Newbie Mike

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Newbie Mike (newbiemike) said : 		#3

Update......

The SHIFT key only worked once ????? Go figure.

I had to ENABLE USB Keyboard in the BIOS to fix this problem.