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hello everyone newbie to the forum
(but ive used backtrack for a while)
ive just installed backtrack 5 to hard drive and im wondering how i make it so when i turn on computer backtrack/ubuntu isnt my default boot up
i want it so windows vista is my default boot ( i no many off you will say dont use vista its a virus machine but i use vista alot more for certain programs)
so can anyone tell me how to make vista my default boot
thankyou for your help
Which install process did you follow?
i already had vista installed
i ran backtrack 5 on disk and used the install on the desktop to install backtrack to seperate partition
but when i switch on laptop my default boot is backtrack/linux
i have to press down to get vista but i want it so vista is at the top http://www.backtrack-linux.org/image...ootup-dual.png
I'm guessing you have grub, so you go to /boot/grub/grub.cfg and edit XX in #1 to the number corresponding to the desired device in the list (#2), starting at 0.
#1
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
if [ -s $prefix/grubenv ]; then
load_env
fi
set default="XX"
if [ ${prev_saved_entry} ]; then
set saved_entry=${prev_saved_entry}
save_env saved_entry
set prev_saved_entry=
save_env prev_saved_entry
set boot_once=true
fi
#2
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
menuentry 'BackTrack 5, with Linux 2.6.38' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os { ==> THIS IS 0
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd1,3)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d
linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d ro text splash nomodeset vga=791
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.38
}
menuentry 'BackTrack 5, with Linux 2.6.38 (recovery mode)' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os { ==> THIS IS 1
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd1,3)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d
echo 'Loading Linux 2.6.38 ...'
linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d ro single
echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...'
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.38
}
### END /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+)" { ==> THIS IS 2
insmod ext2
set root='(hd1,3)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d
linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin
}
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+, serial console 115200)" { ==> THIS IS 3
insmod ext2
set root='(hd1,3)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e9a445ef-cd89-46f8-920b-be883d0baf8d
linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin console=ttyS0,115200n8
}
### END /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
menuentry "Windows 7 (loader) (on /dev/sda1) (recovery)" { ==> THIS IS 4
insmod ntfs
set root='(hd0,1)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 342444272443EA86
chainloader +1
}
menuentry "Windows 7 (loader) (on /dev/sdb1) (OS)" { ==> THIS IS 5
insmod ntfs
set root='(hd1,1)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 3C545A8F545A4BB0
chainloader +1
}
### END /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
So, if you want to start your - let's say memtest86+ - as default, you change XX to 2.
A little google wouldn't have done any harm though... But since I think other people will wonder that as well, I thought it was best to post the solution while I have the time !
Obviously, don't fcuk this up. And if you do, you're on your own ! This is an extract from my own config file, yours may differ.
you can use Super Grub DiskQuote:
Originally Posted by shep100uk
read this http://www.supergrubdisk.org/
comax this is my grub
what number do i set default to
and thanks
#
# DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE
#
# It is automatically generated by /usr/sbin/grub-mkconfig using templates
# from /etc/grub.d and settings from /etc/default/grub
#
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
if [ -s $prefix/grubenv ]; then
load_env
fi
set default="0"
if [ ${prev_saved_entry} ]; then
set saved_entry=${prev_saved_entry}
save_env saved_entry
set prev_saved_entry=
save_env prev_saved_entry
set boot_once=true
fi
function savedefault {
if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then
saved_entry=${chosen}
save_env saved_entry
fi
}
function recordfail {
set recordfail=1
if [ -n ${have_grubenv} ]; then if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi; fi
}
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
if loadfont /usr/share/grub/unicode.pf2 ; then
set gfxmode=1024x768
set gfxpayload=keep
insmod gfxterm
insmod vbe
if terminal_output gfxterm ; then true ; else
# For backward compatibility with versions of terminal.mod that don't
# understand terminal_output
terminal gfxterm
fi
fi
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
set locale_dir=($root)/boot/grub/locale
set lang=en
insmod gettext
if [ ${recordfail} = 1 ]; then
set timeout=-1
else
set timeout=10
fi
### END /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###
set menu_color_normal=white/black
set menu_color_highlight=black/light-gray
### END /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 2.6.38' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4 ro text splash nomodeset vga=791
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.38
}
menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 2.6.38 (recovery mode)' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
echo 'Loading Linux 2.6.38 ...'
linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4 ro single
echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...'
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.38
}
### END /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+)" {
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin
}
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+, serial console 115200)" {
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,5)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4c5e0f82-74de-4f10-92f6-462f71112fd4
linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin console=ttyS0,115200n8
}
### END /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
menuentry "Windows Vista (loader) (on /dev/sda1)" {
insmod ntfs
set root='(hd0,1)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 18AEAFB9AEAF8DB6
chainloader +1
}
### END /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###
# This file provides an easy way to add custom menu entries. Simply type the
# menu entries you want to add after this comment. Be careful not to change
# the 'exec tail' line above.
### END /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###
apt-get install startupmanager
After installation go System >> Administration >>StartUp-Manager and open it.
you can order the grub menuentry following thist:
Code:#
# DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE
#
# It is automatically generated by /usr/sbin/grub-mkconfig using templates
# from /etc/grub.d and settings from /etc/default/grub
#
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
if [ -s $prefix/grubenv ]; then
load_env
fi
set default="0"
if [ ${prev_saved_entry} ]; then
set saved_entry=${prev_saved_entry}
save_env saved_entry
set prev_saved_entry=
save_env prev_saved_entry
set boot_once=true
fi
function savedefault {
if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then
saved_entry=${chosen}
save_env saved_entry
fi
}
function recordfail {
set recordfail=1
if [ -n ${have_grubenv} ]; then if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi; fi
}
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,9)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set b4fe224a-99ca-4397-814a-3b4ea7da7332
if loadfont /usr/share/grub/unicode.pf2 ; then
set gfxmode=1024x768
set gfxpayload=keep
insmod gfxterm
insmod vbe
if terminal_output gfxterm ; then true ; else
# For backward compatibility with versions of terminal.mod that don't
# understand terminal_output
terminal gfxterm
fi
fi
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,7)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e12d23bd-f377-47d4-bdd6-b75d6caa0ee1
set locale_dir=($root)/grub/locale
set lang=en
insmod gettext
if [ ${recordfail} = 1 ]; then
set timeout=-1
else
set timeout=10
fi
### END /etc/grub.d/00_header ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###
set menu_color_normal=white/black
set menu_color_highlight=black/light-gray
### END /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ###
menuentry "Windows 7 (loader) (on /dev/sda2)" {
insmod ntfs
set root='(hd0,2)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set E0121A131219EF72
chainloader +1
}
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
menuentry 'BackTrack 5, with Linux 2.6.38' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,7)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e12d23bd-f377-47d4-bdd6-b75d6caa0ee1
linux /vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=b4fe224a-99ca-4397-814a-3b4ea7da7332 ro text splash nomodeset to i915.modeset=1
initrd /initrd.img-2.6.38
}
menuentry "Windows Vista (loader) (on /dev/sda1)" {
insmod fat
set root='(hd0,1)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 4ce5-3acb
chainloader +1
}
menuentry 'BackTrack 5, with Linux 2.6.38 (recovery mode)' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os {
recordfail
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,7)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e12d23bd-f377-47d4-bdd6-b75d6caa0ee1
echo 'Loading Linux 2.6.38 ...'
linux /vmlinuz-2.6.38 root=UUID=b4fe224a-99ca-4397-814a-3b4ea7da7332 ro single
echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...'
initrd /initrd.img-2.6.38
}
### END /etc/grub.d/10_linux ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+)" {
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,7)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e12d23bd-f377-47d4-bdd6-b75d6caa0ee1
linux16 /memtest86+.bin
}
menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+, serial console 115200)" {
insmod ext2
set root='(hd0,7)'
search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e12d23bd-f377-47d4-bdd6-b75d6caa0ee1
linux16 /memtest86+.bin console=ttyS0,115200n8
}
### END /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
### END /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ###
### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###
# This file provides an easy way to add custom menu entries. Simply type the
# menu entries you want to add after this comment. Be careful not to change
# the 'exec tail' line above.
### END /etc/grub.d/40_custom ###
Like the file says. You should not edit grub.cfg because it is generated by other files. You have to go to /etc/grub.d/. You will find seveal files in there. To keep it short, 00 is header which should stay like so. 10-linux is the default linux partition (Backtrack 5), **-os-prober is the Windows partition.
Now, the files are read from 0 going up so all you need to do is rename the os-prober file to a number below 10 (which is the linux partition)
e.g. 05-os-prober
When done, run "update-grub"
And reboot
EDIT: Hmm I didnt read ComaX' post through, he is correct too, his way is probably easier.
Eheh =D
Works like a charm in deed !