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Old 10-10-2004, 10:38 AM   #1
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Boot to Windows

At the moment if i dont say otherwise my machine boots straight into Suse. How can i change it to run straight to windows unless i choose linux?
 
Old 10-10-2004, 10:48 AM   #2
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What boot loader are you using, lilo or grub?

You can change the default setting by editing either the /etc/lilo.conf file or the /boot/grub/menu.lst file.
 
Old 10-10-2004, 12:01 PM   #3
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Im not sure which is running, ill check both though. Cheers
 
Old 10-10-2004, 02:46 PM   #4
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What do i need to change in the Grub file? It is grub by they way.
 
  


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