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Old 06-12-2002, 02:56 AM   #1
XPmandrake
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LILO Help Please

im running a xp/mandrake dual boot using graphic LILO and would like windows to be the default option.

i am a complete and need help, thanks
 
Old 06-12-2002, 03:14 AM   #2
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open /etc/lilo.conf and change default value to windows(or whatever label you given to windows) then save changes and exit. then type /sbin/lilo.

never forget to do all these as root
 
  


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