Windows - Dual Boot Choice at Startup

MrGecko · MrGecko #1 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 12:55 PM

How would I make my mac give you the choice between windows and mac every time without holding down option like maybe an firmware entry.

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 01:15 PM

Install rEFIt. You'll get a graphical menu on bootup.

MrGecko · MrGecko #3 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeisabeach

Install rEFIt. You'll get a graphical menu on bootup.

wow thanks I will try it.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGecko

How would I make my mac give you the choice between windows and mac every time without holding down option like maybe an firmware entry.

rEFit is good but probably overkill for what you need. Instead, try Bootpicker, free software from here:

http://www.bombich.com/software/bootpicker.html

Works great and doesn't require fiddling with the EFI.

Regards.

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #5 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chscag

rEFit is good but probably overkill for what you need. Instead, try Bootpicker, free software from here:

http://www.bombich.com/software/bootpicker.html

Works great and doesn't require fiddling with the EFI.

Regards.

That'd have been a good alternative if the software was actually available still.

chscag · chscag #6 (**permalink**)

07-30-2008, 10:41 PM

Sorry about that, didn't know Mike was doing an upgrade. I downloaded it around two months ago and it does work great. Looking forward to the new version.

Regards.

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Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,787 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	07-30-2008, 01:15 PM Install rEFIt. You'll get a graphical menu on bootup. Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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Member Since: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 65 Mac Specs: se30 16MHZ 1.44MBHD Performa 630 CD 33MHZ 250MBHD iMac G3 333MHZ 60GBHD iMac G4 800MHZ 250GBHD	07-30-2008, 12:55 PM How would I make my mac give you the choice between windows and mac every time without holding down option like maybe an firmware entry.
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chscag #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,017 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	07-30-2008, 10:41 PM Sorry about that, didn't know Mike was doing an upgrade. I downloaded it around two months ago and it does work great. Looking forward to the new version. Regards.
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