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Installed Unbuntu and Boot Options not appearing

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January 16, 2014 9:16:59 PM

I just build a new PC. I installed Windows 8.1, and then installed Unbuntu 12.04 to dual boot.



The computer will boot straight to Unbuntu now and at no point give me the option to boot to Windows 8.1



Any recommendations? I searched google and the forums and I haven't come across any fixes for my particular situation.

Thanks everyone.

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January 17, 2014 1:59:45 AM

Did you do a UEFI install?
Did you do a UEFI install for windows and then a classic for Ubuntu?

If you split you'll have to change in the BIOS each time you want to change since the UEFI only sees the windows and classic the Ubuntu. You must put both on the same or pull your hair out.

Ubuntu 12.04 not really good for UEFI, you will be better off installing 13.10.

Install and run boot-repair from Ubuntu if you did put them both on UEFI. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
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January 17, 2014 9:52:25 AM

stillblue said:
Did you do a UEFI install?
Did you do a UEFI install for windows and then a classic for Ubuntu?

If you split you'll have to change in the BIOS each time you want to change since the UEFI only sees the windows and classic the Ubuntu. You must put both on the same or pull your hair out.

Ubuntu 12.04 not really good for UEFI, you will be better off installing 13.10.

Install and run boot-repair from Ubuntu if you did put them both on UEFI. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair


Thanks for replying. That is exactly what I needed, now I have Windows 8.1 back and Windows 8.1 is booting.

But, I still do not have the option to choose Windows 8.1 or Unbuntu.


Any suggestions?

Here is the url that the boot repair gave me.
http://paste.ubuntu.com/6769222/
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January 17, 2014 10:56:43 AM

You need to set your BIOS boot order to boot from your TB disk.
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