Can I dual boot Linux and Windows 7 but use the Windows bootloader instead of GRUB?

Question

Is it possible to have the Windows bootloader point to Windows 7 and a Linux partition instead of using GRUB to point to Windows 7 and Linux?

Any links to tutorials, guides, or how-tos would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Yes, the easiest way is to use EasyBCD to manage the Windows boot manager.

Here is a quick how-to, Windows 7 is basically the same as Vista.

Answer 2

• In step 7 of install, go to advanced, and install grub in the /boot folder.

• Go here for a good article on Installing GRUB and Making Ubuntu Bootable Using the Windows Bootloader

• If you are dual booting with Vista/Win7, download the program EasyBCD (in Windows), and use it to make an entry for Ubuntu in Vista's bootloader.