Dual boot windows 7/linux (Fedora)

[drows]

So I'm trying Fedora. It's installed on a separate hard drive then my XP and 7, but I would like to know the way to get Fedora in my Dual boot screen while keeping Windows in control. Could anyone help ? All I could find was way to let fedora handle it.

I don't want fedora in control. And no, I won't run it in virtual before anyone propose it.

 

[gregrocker]

I notice EasyBCD 2.0 beta has a Linux tab on its Add/Remove tab.

It works wonders with Windows dual boots, so I'd give it a try.

You have to do a quick registration to use the beta.

Post back for more help or with results so others can benefit.

 

[beauparc]

I'm not sure about Fedora, but I used this method with Ubuntu 9.10.

I opened software manager and typed "Startup". Ubuntu then offered to install "Startup Manager".

I opened startup manager which then gave me the option of which OS would be the default when using Grub. I chose Win7 so that the machine automatically boots to it instead of Ubuntu. You can also change the wait time for the default OS to boot.

 

[Saltgrass]

When I was using Ubuntu, the EasyBCD neogrub option seemed to work for me, but Fedora might be a little different.

 

[drows]

Thx everyone.
Tried with easybcd and it somewhat doesn't work.
I'll try to work on that and come back with more information (At work now)

 

[drows]

Well, somewhat it seem to work.

It bring me to a "dos like" screen with a "Grub>" and a few line to tell me that I can use "tab" to bring the help (Which I can do).

But then I'm not able to do much. On some command it seem the kernel is not installed. On other it told me that the filesystem type was NTFS (Which it shouldnt right ?) and partition type 0x07 (No idea what that mean). I tried to reinstall Fedora, but same problem.

When using EasyBCD, I choose linux/BSD, but then what "type" do I choose ? I tried "grub legacy" and Grub 2 and even with "grub isn't installed to MBR".

My entry number 3 look like that:

"Entry #3
Name: NeoSmart Linux
BCD ID: {31584c4f-d6b0-11de-aece-b0461ca71f93}
Drive: C:\
Bootloader Path: \NST\AutoNeoGrub0.mbr "

It's probably normal, but the Drive of Fedora isn't the C:\.

 

[Saltgrass]

If you look for hidden system files, you will probably see the files mentioned the the root directory of C:, which probably shows as the system partition.

I wish I could give more definite information, but I do not currently have a Linux install. Maybe you need to switch over to a Linux forum for more info.

 

[Uber Philf]

It really should be a cruise through, when your setting the partition for Linux, make sure you choose the correct one.

And could you please post the summary page with all the entries on it, it will help us see whats going on.

 

[whs]

I took the easy way out and run Fedora from a USB stick.

 

[drows]

It really should be a cruise through, when your setting the partition for Linux, make sure you choose the correct one.

And could you please post the summary page with all the entries on it, it will help us see whats going on.

There are a total of 3 entries listed in the bootloader.
Default: Version ant‚rieure de Windows
Timeout: 30 seconds.
Boot Drive: C:\

Entry #1
Name: Version ant‚rieure de Windows
BCD ID: {ntldr}
Drive: C:\
Bootloader Path: \ntldr

Entry #2
Name: Windows 7
BCD ID: {31584c49-d6b0-11de-aece-b0461ca71f93}
Drive: G:\
Bootloader Path: \Windows\system32\winload.exe

Entry #3
Name: NeoSmart Linux
BCD ID: {31584c4f-d6b0-11de-aece-b0461ca71f93}
Drive: C:\
Bootloader Path: \NST\AutoNeoGrub0.mbr

 

[Uber Philf]

That entry 3 is defiantly wrong, not sure why it's saying the drive is C.

 

[drows]

Still not fixed, anyone as an idea ?

 

[Uber Philf]

I can tell you right now to delete the 3rd entry, but i haven't used the new EasyBCD before, so i cant say what to do next.

 

[Saltgrass]

You might try this:

Linux - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki

The BCD store says C:\ for linux because that is where the boot files are. If you check, you will see two files/folders, one is NST and the other one I think is AO or something like that.

If there is a place I can download the same fedora you have, let me know and I will try it. As long as it doesn't cost anything, I am willing to try.

I will also need a picture of your disk management setup so I can duplicate yours.

 

[drows]

You might try this:

Linux - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki

The BCD store says C:\ for linux because that is where the boot files are. If you check, you will see two files/folders, one is NST and the other one I think is AO or something like that.

If there is a place I can download the same fedora you have, let me know and I will try it. As long as it doesn't cost anything, I am willing to try.

I will also need a picture of your disk management setup so I can duplicate yours.

The link you gave me doesn't work.
I'm using a Fedora 9. Someone burned it for me.

Quick google search gave me:
Download of the day: Fedora 9 CD / DVD ISO

Dont know if its any good but well.

 

[Saltgrass]

Well, got it to work...

Since you did not give me your install instructions, I will tell you what I did.

Installed Fedora on a separate hard drive without the Win 7 drive connected. This made the install self-contained and nothing was put on the Win 7 drive. By doing this, the menu.lst in the Fedora boot folder showed (hd0,0), which I had to change to (hd1,0) after I added back the Win 7 drive as primary drive.

I then booted into Win 7, started EasyBCD 2.0 build 79 and selected the Linux tab. Used GRUB (legacy) and checked the box for GRUB not on the MRB. Added Entry and closed EasyBCD.

The folder NST and the file ANG0 were put in the system partition. Fedora now boots fine.

In my case, I had the System Reserved Partition so I had to give it a drive letter of O: and the resulting pictures are below. I still have to experiment to see if I can remove the letter and still get it to work.

I am not a Linux person, so there may be variations to this or a better way, but that is part of the joy of Linux. You can learn so much.

 

[drows]

Thx, I'll see what I can do with that.

 

[paranoidx]

Hello,
I'm a complete linux noob.
I'm trying to get both windows 7 and fedora 12 to dual boot. Each OS is installed in a different hard drive.
I was following Saltgrass' post and need help editing the menu.lst and putting the folders NST and ANG0 into the system partition.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide any more information on how to do this or point me to the right direction.

Thank you.