Vista & Ubuntu Dual Boot issue

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soma1509

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Ok, so here's the deal.

A while ago I decided to try out Ubuntu on my RAID JBOD computer setup, but unfortunately Ubuntu 8.10 or 8.04 would not even start up, it would just sit in command prompt waiting for an input from me, but of course, I'm no expert in such things (something about "raminitfs" and it would just sit there waiting for me to type something, but even after typing "help" I am still lost). So after a good hour looking at other forums with no success, I decided to take Ubuntu off. But see, here's some tricky stuff:

When I installed both Ubuntu versions, instead of creating a partition, I chose to install it right in Windows as an APPLICATION, saying that it might decrease disk performance, but no biggie.

I uninstalled both versions as I would with a regular application: Default programs > Programs > Uninstall

The problem here is the following: every time I boot up, I come up to the Windows Vista boot manager screen, and gives me the following options:

Windows Vista
Ubuntu
Ubuntu

But the problem is, I already uninstalled both Ubuntu versions!

I already tried using the repair method on my Vista DVD, as well as the bootrec/fixboot and bootrec/fixmbr command methods, but they didn't do anything. The options are still appearing every time I boot. I figured an alternative would be to go into Advanced Settings through Computer>Properties and then check off the time to display multiple OSes option, but it still gripes me that the Ubuntu option is still there somewhere on my RAID hard drives and I cannot remove it.

I checked the Disk Manager under Administrative Options in the control panel, and I see no other partitions other than Vista.

This is still an issue to me because what if I want to install Windows XP or something and I have to use the Windows Vista Boot Manager?

I would appreciate it if there is anyone out there who knows how to solve this problem.

Thank You

~Soma

PS: For reference, I have windows vista business 64 bit
 

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Hello Soma, and welcome to the Vista Forums :party:

The easiest way to solve this is type msconfig.exe into the start search bar and press enter

This will load the config editor on the Boot tab you should be able to delete the remnant entries

If you wish to dual boot Vista and Ubuntu I would recommend EasyBCD. Their documentation on their site includes a step by step for doing the dual boot and retaining control in vista.

NeoSmart Technologies

Hope this helps
 

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barman58 said:
Hello Soma, and welcome to the Vista Forums :party:

The easiest way to solve this is type msconfig.exe into the start search bar and press enter

This will load the config editor on the Boot tab you should be able to delete the remnant entries

If you wish to dual boot Vista and Ubuntu I would recommend EasyBCD. Their documentation on their site includes a step by step for doing the dual boot and retaining control in vista.

NeoSmart Technologies

Hope this helps
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Hello Barman, thanks for your timely reply, I just tried your solutions, but what is odd is that now Vista is shown as the only operating system through msconfig, but in the system recovery menu, it still shows Ubuntu options, in which I know they will still show up during bootup, as shown below.

I find this very odd...any thoughts?

vista.jpg
 

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System One

Hi you may need to check the "Make these settings permanent" box and reboot to get this to stick

If this still refuses to work you could try removing the entries using EasyBCD
 

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
  • Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Internal Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD, Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB, External (USB3) Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB 2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs) NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
    Cooling
    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Internet Speed
    68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Other Info
    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
Hi,

Yes EasyBCD is the first app to be installed on any of my Vista+ systems after AV and Firewall.

Am on a Quad boot here and don't now how I'd manage things without it :)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
  • Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Internal Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD, Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB, External (USB3) Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB 2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs) NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
    Cooling
    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Internet Speed
    68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Other Info
    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
soma1509 said:
Ok, so here's the deal.

... Ubuntu 8.10 or 8.04 would not even start up, it would just sit in command prompt waiting for an input from me...
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Are you sure you had the Desktop edition and not the Server?
 

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    nVidia GeForce Go 7600
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    1x 160GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA
barman58 said:
Hi,

Yes EasyBCD is the first app to be installed on any of my Vista+ systems after AV and Firewall.

Am on a Quad boot here and don't now how I'd manage things without it :)
Click to expand...

I'm on Quad boot, and I only used the Vista programs to set it up, I don't see the point of 3rd party programs when the applications are already on your system,

I think 3rd party should only be used when there is no other way.
 

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    GeForce 8800gt
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    24" ACER
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    1440 X 900
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    500 GB 320GB
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    700WATT
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    ARCTIC
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    Av.MTH, Download 8.27, Upoad 0.91
Slightly off topic, but seeing as you mentioned it, I'd suggest you get rid of your RAID JBOD setup. You're asking for trouble - unless you have a watertight backup policy.

If something happens to your RAID controller, the chances of successfully re-creating the JBOD setup without data loss is 0 with a different controller.

Everyone said the Titanic was unsinkable, and we all know what happened there...
 

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    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
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    SAHARA 21"
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    2 x 80GB Seagate (I) 2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S) 2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S) 2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
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