I'm not sure if this is possible - I've tried searching, but can't seem to find anything. I run a dual boot system, Trusty &amp; Win 7 - being in the former about 98% of the time.  Here's what I'd like: always boot into Ubuntu, but have the option from within Ubuntu of rebooting into Win 7 - with subsequent boots going back to Ubuntu.  Thoughts?
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I have a dual boot system with Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7.  My GRUB bootloader defaults to Ubuntu. I mainly use Ubuntu, but I occasionally need to bootup Windows to do a few things.  If I need to do something in Windows I can "shutdown" Ubuntu and select Windows 7 in the bootloader. However, it would be more efficient if I could do this in one click from Ubuntu.   Is it possible to press a key in Ubuntu which means "Shut down, and then boot into Windows"? (or for that matter Shut down and boot into any non-default bootup)
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I booted from the Ubuntu ISO which I burned on a disk and installed Ubuntu, and chose the option to replace windows 7 with Ubuntu, now the version of windows 7 I was running was an illegal cracked version and I already had tried to get rid of it without booting into the actual OS and after many attempts was unsuccessful. Now did installing Ubuntu and choosing the option of replacing windows 7 actually solve my problem and did it wipe the previous windows OS EVERY LITTLE PART OF IT.
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I first had windwos 7, then I installed Ubuntu alongside and when my laptop starts I can choose between ubuntu and windows (the ubuntu boot screen) .  Now I have installed another ubuntu inside the windows 7 using virtual box. I want to remove that first ubuntu installation and free up its partiotion. Can I do it without making any problems for the windows and boot screen?
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Is there some way to boot a Linux system from a VHD in Windows 7?  If there is a way, how do I put it there in the first place?  EDIT: To clarify, I'm not trying to run Linux in a VM. I'm trying to boot it in my physical machine, from a VHD, as I can do with Windows 7.
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I installed Ubuntu (I had already had Windows 8.1) from USB (I still have live Ubuntu on it). Is there a way I can uninstall Ubuntu in a way that my Windows will remain bootable? All the tutorials I have seen say that uninstalling ubuntu will delete GRUB also so I will need a Windows recovery CD to boot into it, but I don't have one. Is there a solution?
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If I have a copy of the latest Ubuntu installer on DVD can I run it from within Ubuntu or simply boot from it and then be given the option to remove windows and the partition so I have just Ubuntu on my drive with no separate partition?  I'm trying to get rid of windows and the partition.  I'm currently running a dual boot, Ubuntu/windows system.
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I've posted a question  that I have a 32bits windows 7 on a dual boot machine with ubuntu 10.04 upgraded to 11.04. From the responses I had from the questions, I decided to reinstall the windows 7 but this time a 64bits version.  I've install the grub on the first section of the HDD on which ubuntu is install, meaning the 2nd Drive.  I still want guidance before I proceed.  What would you suggest me as best way to achieve that without disturbing the boot loading.  thank you for reading this.
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I installed Ubuntu alongside Windows but I did not disable secure boot as someone told me it could cause problems with boot loader. So when installation finished and I rebooted, the system went straight into Windows. I went to Ubuntu IRC Support and they told me to turn off the secure boot and reinstall Ubuntu. I did that but my system still boot into windows.  This is a picture of partitions on my system:    This is my first Ubuntu install on my new laptop. I followed everdaylinux guide to install it and I used something else option.
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I stopped dual booting and I don't want to have to choose the OS any more. I want to boot into Ubuntu 12.04 directly without seeing the GRUB menu.  How can I achieve that?
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I am dual booting Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04. How to tell grub not to show the boot menu and boot directly to Windows 10 by default? What should I do if I want to boot to Ubuntu 18.04 instead of the default Windows 10?
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I want to install Ubuntu and learn Linux.  I've been using Raspbian a bit and really would like to get away from Windows as much as possible.  The only problem is some of the games I use requires Windows for now.  Also, I'm taking classes through Coursera and using online tutorials to learn Linux from and would like an operating system installed besides the Raspbian I have on my Pi.  I have a desktop computer with Windows 10 installed on a SSD (M.2 if it matters) and another HDD used to store files. I have a new 1 TB HDD I'd like to install Ubuntu on. My plan is to install it and place the GRUB bootloader on the new drive.  I can then point the UEFI to that drive as the primary boot drive and GRUB should allow me to choose Linux or Windows. My thought is if I do this, I can change the boot order in UEFI back to C:\ drive and have the machine boot directly to Windows as it does now. Then I have the option of having a dual boot system or a Windows only system. Is this viable?  Should I use the whole drive for Linux?    Also, I'm reading a couple different opinions on disabling Secure Boot and Fast Boot from the UEFI.  Any reason not to disable these in my plan above?  Any other advice is welcome. I appreciate the help!
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I have a dual boot system with Ubuntu 16.04 and Windows 7. Windows 7 is automatically booted (default in the bootloader). On both OS I have TeamViewer installed.  When I'm working remotely and want to switch to Ubuntu I have to reboot the PC but then automatically Windows is booted again (I'm not in front of the PC, so I cannot use the bootloader). How can I in such a case switch to Ubuntu, i.e. starting Ubuntu? And how can I switch back to Windows?
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Currently I am using a dual boot with Windows7 and Ubuntu 12.04LTS.  I would like to try Windows8. Not because I like it, but more and more people are using it.  I have created a partition where I would like to install it. I have only one physical drive.  What should I do to create a triple-boot and don't mess up my Ubuntu? This is my primary OS. But occasionally I need my Windows7.
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Is it possible to dual boot two OS's at the same time?  For example: I'm currently dual booting Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7. Ubuntu is running on a single 500gb HDD, Windows 7 is running on 1TB RAID 1 mirror. To switch between the two OS's, a reboot is required. Is it possible to switch between the two OS's without a reboot?  NOTE: I'm fully aware of the capabilities of VirtualBox and VMWare Player - I use both. Please don't answer "Use Virtualization!"  EDIT: If this is not possible can you share why it's not possible? To me, it doesn't seem like it would be that difficult. Keep in mind that my vision is unencumbered by knowledge!
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I wanted to replace windows 7 with Ubuntu.   Is it possible to try Ubuntu from USB, like a fully functional Ubuntu?, want to test sound, WiFI connectivity etc. Is there an option to exit from the above option, in case I dont want to install Ubuntu, try it later after fixing something?
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A fair while ago (~ 2004) I was told to always create a separate partition for the boot directory.  And since then I always have.  But after reading a few questions about partitioning questions, I'm curious.  Do I still need a /boot partition?  Note:  If helpful, I'm dual booting (Win XP or 7) &amp; Ubuntu 10.04.  I also have one partition (using ext2/3) which I use to share files between the two operating systems.
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I want it to be look like this:    I have an HDD and an SSD in my PC, I want to install Ubuntu to SSD, I have windows on HDD. I want to be able to boot ubuntu from the windows 10 uefi boot manager. How do I do it?