/boot/grub/menu.lst file in Hardy Heron

[Sissy]

I have a dual-boot computer, running both Kubuntu Hardy Heron and Windows XP. About 2 weeks ago, Hardy did an update which included a new version of the Linux kernel. This, of course, replaced my /boot/grub/menu.lst file with a newer version. After the update, Windows XP had mysteriously disappeared from my boot list! (the GRUB menu thing that loads on startup; not sure what it's actually called)

Thankfully, I'd backed up the older version of /boot/grub/menu.lst, so that's what I'm currently using. However, I'm guessing it's probably best to use the newer kernel. Is there a way to get Windows XP back onto the boot list using the newer /boot/grub/menu.lst file?

Thanks!

[Snowhog]

Re: /boot/grub/menu.lst file in Hardy Heron

Look at the backup copy of the old menu.lst file (/boot/grub/menu.lst~) for the information you need to add back into the current file.

[cornelius]

Re: /boot/grub/menu.lst file in Hardy Heron

Hi,

my entry for Win XP looked like this:

# This entry automatically added by the Debian installer for a non-linux OS
# on /dev/sda1
title      Microsoft Windows XP Professional
root      (hd0,0)
savedefault
makeactive
chainloader   +1

So look out for an entry similar to this in your backup menu.lst and copy it to the new one. If you didn't do any repartitioning it should be just fine. The order in the menu.lst is the same as in the menu you'll see at boot time. So if you usually boot into Kubuntu (like me) you can copy the snippet (like the one above) to the very end of /boot/grub/menu.lst so the Windows entry will appear at the bottom of the boot menu.

Cheers,
Cornelius

[Qqmike]

Re: /boot/grub/menu.lst file in Hardy Heron

Yes, what these guys said, exactly.


For some technical support, if you need it:
How-To GRUB Methods--Toolkit
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3081671.0
The first and second posts. Reply#1 deals with editing menu.lst. The original post explains what happened to you and why.