Installing bootloader on existing Mint and XP system

ryangus · 11th July 2012, 7:56 PM

I have a PC here that has 2 HDDs - one has Linux Mint on it, the other XP. Both operating systems were installed stand-alone.

Is there a way to install a bootloader, allowing it to be setup as dual-boot?

PS - I'd rather not install either OS again, but if need be, can reinstall XP if it makes the task easier.

broccoli · 11th July 2012, 8:05 PM

What bootloader does Mint use? If it's grub, you should be able to add XP to the menu list manually (I think, from memory).

gdjacobs · 11th July 2012, 9:27 PM

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Originally Posted by broccoli

What bootloader does Mint use? If it's grub, you should be able to add XP to the menu list manually (I think, from memory).

With both drives installed, try running update-grub and see if Windows gets added to the boot list automagically.

11th July 2012, 7:56 PM	#1
ryangus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scarborough, QLD Posts: 555	Installing bootloader on existing Mint and XP system I have a PC here that has 2 HDDs - one has Linux Mint on it, the other XP. Both operating systems were installed stand-alone. Is there a way to install a bootloader, allowing it to be setup as dual-boot? PS - I'd rather not install either OS again, but if need be, can reinstall XP if it makes the task easier.