Windows still auto boots after install...

[mrwaistcoat]

six months on, and still happily using Kubuntu. Still got this problem too!

I've recently done a reinstall, using 16.04. Still the same boot up issue though.

I'm guessing that stuff like editing the windows boot manager is complex / risky?

Have got used to it as it is now....but if anyone has a (not too complex!) idea, would appreciate it. Having got used to the distro, I'm finding I barely need to use w10 at all

Thanks

[mrwaistcoat]

have to change boot order each time to boot into Kubuntu

I had this problem when I installed the previous release. This forum helped me loads with lots of suggestions https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showth...-after-install, but nothing worked

I've done a full reinstall using 16.04, and have the same issue

This it the HP laptop I'm using http://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/...6/product-info

So to boot, I'm having to press f9 as soon as I power up. I'm used to doing that now, but it's not ideal.

Is this likely to be a specific issue for my laptop type, or is it more wide?

Any info appreciated

Thanks

[acheron]

HP laptops can be problematical to say the least.

Plenty of threads with similar problems on the main ubuntu forums, and by no means kubuntu specific.

For example on page 1 of the installation sub-board

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2327695

[claydoh]

Are there bios/setup options on the laptop for booting? On my uefi-only system, there is a section where I can specify OS boot order. I didn't have to muck around with grub or efi manager or anything fancy, just chose the one I wanted to be first

[mrwaistcoat]

Are there bios/setup options on the laptop for booting? On my uefi-only system, there is a section where I can specify OS boot order. I didn't have to muck around with grub or efi manager or anything fancy, just chose the one I wanted to be first

Yes there are, but linux won't show there whatever you do. I've tried every combination of bios options available.

[mrwaistcoat]

HP laptops can be problematical to say the least.

Plenty of threads with similar problems on the main ubuntu forums, and by no means kubuntu specific.

For example on page 1 of the installation sub-board

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2327695

Thanks for that

On the plus side, I'm reassured that the problem is not down to me being crap!

On the other hand, sorting this issue out ( *if* that's even possible ) will involve lots of work, probably above my ability, which may well involve high risk.

Conclusion : I'll carry on as I am! So I don't have a resolution, but I have an answer - so I've marked this as solved.

Thanks to all who have advised on this thread

Cheers

[acheron]

A couple of years ago I was almost sold on getting a HP laptop, then I read the threads in that ubuntu to board and changed my mind!

Got a Toshiba instead, which over the years I've never had issues with, and still don't.

[Qqmike]

I was just going to add what claydoh said: "Are there bios/setup options on the laptop for booting?" So then that exhausts my ideas (plus see mine above, previously). If no BIOS play, then that really is a problem with how the firmware maker for HP has dropped the ball. Personally, I would call/chat with HP about this.

[GreyGeek]

I've been using Acers for over 10 years and they have been excellent with Linux.
In 2010 I got an Acer Aspire One AO521, a 10" notebook for my wife. It has been running 14.04 since Jan 2014 and has KDE 4.13.2, which fit like a silk glove and run faultlessly.

[Snowhog]

A couple of years ago I was almost sold on getting a HP laptop, then I read the threads in that ubuntu to board and changed my mind!

Got a Toshiba instead, which over the years I've never had issues with, and still don't.

My 32-bit laptop is a Toshiba Satellite. My 64-bit laptop is an HP Pavilion. Kubuntu runs great on both (although, now, I have Arch Linux installed on the Toshiba).

[Qqmike]

As for UEFI-firmware support, I think you'd be safe with ASUS for laptops, AFAIK. We have one in the house.
I have also built a desktop PC using an ASUS motherboard. The ASUS board for my desktop is the best for UEFI: full featured, everything, UEFI, Advanced menu, over-clocking, every kind of adjustment control you could every wish for. Mouse (USB) friendly UEFI firmware setup. The ASUS off-the-shelf (Best Buy) retail laptop does not have such a full-featured UEFI setup menu. But it's got everything you need to control your UEFI booting on that laptop, and the firmware menu is easy to access and it's clear how to use it. ASUS website, FAQs, easy to update/flash BIOS updates, and YouTube how-to vids are excellent, IMO.