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Old 12-30-2010, 11:04 AM   #1
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install grub after the fact


I installed Vector linux on my multi-boot system and didn't install grub because I didn't see a way to not mess with the MBR. I already have grub legacy installed to MBR and just wanted to add to the menu.lst.

I have done some searching and looking but haven't found the answer to the question below.

Now, can I install grub to the root partition where I installed Vector or should I just re-install and let it write to mbr and redo mbr later?

What would be the simplest way to do this?

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Old 12-30-2010, 11:31 AM   #2
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simply make vector linux install boot loader to its root partition, then chainload from the other grub
 
Old 12-30-2010, 06:04 PM   #3
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simply make vector linux install boot loader to its root partition, then chainload from the other grub
That is what I normally do when installing another distro. However, I didn't see or understand what was offered to me during the gui install to the point that I could install it to its root partition. I looked for it but maybe I didn't look close enough. I will just re-install and look again.
 
Old 12-30-2010, 06:40 PM   #4
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Some hide it under 'expert' or 'options' usually with the partition options.
 
Old 12-30-2010, 06:48 PM   #5
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Some hide it under 'expert' or 'options' usually with the partition options.
Yes, I have seen that before but I didn't on this one. Since installing grub comes at the end of the install, the simplest thing for me to do is re-install and look harder.
 
  


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