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Edit GRUB Bootloader

Asked by Kevin

I am new to Linux and need to know how to edit the GRUB bootloader so I can make Windows 7 my default. I tried using "sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst" but when it opens it is blank so I can not edit the default number. Any help on how I can resolve this would be great. My kids use this computer as well so booting to Windows is easier for them.

Thanks
Kevin

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Best Federico Vera (fedevera) said : 		#1

Hi! Ubuntu Karmic uses Grub2 which doesn't use 'menu.lst' anymore, instead you'll need to modify '/etc/default/grub' and then run 'update-grub'. For more detailed information refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Grub2

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Kevin (kkeller4) said : 		#2

Thanks with that information I was able to figure out how to do it. Thanks for the fast reply and help.
Kevin

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Kevin (kkeller4) said : 		#3

Thanks Federico Vera, that solved my question.