Re: Dual boot issue: GRUB/NTLDR etc.

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:18:39 +0000, BlueGecko wrote:

> I'm deeeeply frustrated, guys... :o(
>
> I'm struggling to dual boot my Debian Sarge with a pre-existing Windoz
> XP. After seeking any good info all 'round the web, I'm begging your
> attention...
>
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>
> My configuration is:
> Motherboard: ASUS P4P800-X;
> Primary IDE master: LG CD-ROM CRD;
> Primary IDE slave: Western Digital DVD-RW SOHW;
> Secondary IDE master (hdc): Maxtor 6B160P0 (PATA 160GB);
> Secondary IDE slave: (void);
> 3rd IDE master (hde): Western Digital WD1200JD (SATA 120GB);
> 4th IDE master: (void).
>
> Windoz XP is in 3rd IDE master (hde), while Debian Sarge is in Secondary
> IDE master (hdc) with 2 partitions (root and swap).
>
> This situation is dismaying me...
>
> Any suggestion?
> MANY THANKS
>
Did you "move" drives around as part of your install? That is, was
Windows XP always the 3rd IDE (hde)?

I have only had success booting Windows from hda, or by using grub's "map"
command to swap drives.

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Douglas Mayne


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