dual boot problem


  1. cristy73
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    Windows 7 Ultimate (Alienware) x32
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    dual boot problem


    Hi guys,
    I have this problem...
    I hade Windows 7 Alienware-Ultimate instaled on my PC and I installed BackTrack 5 R1 in the same HDD and partition.
    Everything worked fine, the only problem was that on the boot, My PC starts automaticaly with Windows 7 Alienware and I don't have the chance to select my OS, I mind thst my second OS (BackTrack 5 R1 ), its lost.
    Can anyoane help me make a right seting to show and load the second OS, please?
    Excuse my english please...
    Regards...!!!...
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  3. theog
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    The best way of running Linux with Windows on one Hd drive.

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