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How to set windows 7 as default OS

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anandharaja
anandharaja Original post #1
Sep 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM
hi,
i installed windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04, i don't want to boot Ubuntu as default , how can set windows 7 as default OS.
Renny
Renny #2
Sep 14, 2012 at 7:36 PM
Install Grub Customizer. Look HERE for details.
doomgiver
Sep 17, 2012 at 12:33 AM
you installed which OS before? in what order?
topgear
topgear #4
Sep 17, 2012 at 3:42 AM
@ OP - use EasyBCD :
Ubuntu - EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki
Win7/Ubuntu dual-boot, run EasyBCD, then never again a dual-boot prompt at start
R
Ruben #5
Sep 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM
hi,
i installed windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04, i don't want to boot Ubuntu as default , how can set windows 7 as default OS.

Insert the windows 7 DVD...and select to repair....it will repaur and boot into win 7.
After that go to msconfig using run command and go to boot>set Win 7 OS as default..
It shud solve ur problem :) :)
anandharaja
Sep 17, 2012 at 7:53 PM
you installed which OS before? in what order?

i installed Windows 7 First and Ubuntu 12.04LTS next.

@ OP - use EasyBCD :
Ubuntu - EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki
Win7/Ubuntu dual-boot, run EasyBCD, then never again a dual-boot prompt at start

This Software is not free?
S
Sep 17, 2012 at 10:51 PM
If you want to set windows 7 as default OS so follow folling instruction:

1.) Open the Control Panel (icons view) and click on the System icon.
2.) In the left blue pane, click on the Advanced system settings link.
3.) Close the System window.
4.) Under the Advanced tab, click on the Settings button under Startup and Recovery.
5.) Under System Startup, select a operating system from the drop down menu to be the new default operating system, then click on OK.
6.) Click on OK.
anandharaja
Sep 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Thanks to all. my problem Solved.
Thank You topgear
meetdilip
meetdilip #10
Sep 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Topgear is right, EasyBCD is the best option.