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Do you want to install boot loader GRUB?
Usually you should answer yes, unless you want to install boot loader by hand yourself. Note the installer only creates boot items for Android-x86. If you hope to boot other operating systems, you need to add the item to /grub/menu.
Should I install GRUB boot loader to master boot record?
By default, the installer will want to install GRUB, the boot loader, in the Master Boot Record (MBR). However, for setting up this dual-boot system, we want GRUB in the boot partition. So, select “No.” Continue.
Do you need to manually install bootloader in Ubuntu?
Grub failure when installing 12.4 alongside Windows 7 (50 GB partition for 12.4), need to manually install bootloader. Where can I find this? Boot your computer on a Ubuntu live-CD or live-USB.
When wouldn’t you want to install GRUB bootloader?
You plan to boot the Linux you’re currently installing using the grub from another Linux installation on the same machine. You want to use GRUB legacy when the installer is pushing GRUB2 (or vice versa). You want to use LILO instead of GRUB for great justice. You want to use SYSLINUX instead of GRUB just to make life hard.
Can you install Linux Mint without a bootloader?
If you boot from the Linux Mint live image, start the installer by double clicking on it, follow the installation instructions and select the manual partition, you will see that there is no option NOT to install a bootloader. I think this is a precaution of the Linux Mint team, so new users do not end up with an installation without a bootloader.
How do I install boot repair in Ubuntu?
install Boot-Repair in Ubuntu Boot your computer on a Ubuntu live-CD or live-USB. Choose “Try Ubuntu” Connect internet Open a new Terminal Ctrl+Alt+T, then type: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt-get update Press Enter. Then type: sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair Press Enter.