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grub2 package

dual boot with win 7 using windows boot loader

Asked by syed Masood Hussaini

hi
i wanted to install ubuntu 11.10 along side win 7 but i dont want grub to be the boot loader instead win 7 master boot loader so please guide be how to change the setting when i install it, because if i install it normally system is over writing my windows boot loader and after if i uninstall ubuntu i am receiving grub rescue error

thanks
Masood

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Nathan Heafner (nathan1465-5) said : 		#1

this page explains dual booting
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

this guide I believe is what you are looking for
http://www.geocities.com/epark/linux/grub-w2k-HOWTO.html

"this guide is for .. You want to leave the Windows boot loader (NTLDR) on the MBR (Master Boot Record). This allows you to continue to boot Windows with no issues. I've heard that Windows 2000/Windows XP or anti-virus software may complain if the MBR does not contain the Windows boot loader"

might i also add that this guide explains how to restore your windows MBR if you want to uninstall ubuntu
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-safely-uninstall-ubuntu-in-windows-dual-boot-environment/

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