[xubuntu-users] dual boot

[Knute Johnson]

On 5/10/2012 6:52 AM, Norman Silverstone wrote:
> I am attempting to set up a new PC with Windows XP Pro and Xubuntu
> 12.04. XP Pro was installed followed by Xubuntu. The computer was then
> re-booted but, instead of getting a list to choose the operating system
> from, the PC went straight into XP Pro. Presumably something is
> preventing Grub from working correctly and I would be grateful for
> suggestions on how to deal with the problem. Thanks in advance
>
> Norman
>
>

You need to install XP first or reinstall Grub.  The Windows in stall 
overwrites the boot record.  Google around for "reinstall grub" and you 
should be OK.

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Knute Johnson