Windows - Problem with Windows running on startup

re_incarnate · re_incarnate #1 (**permalink**)

09-02-2008, 08:25 PM

I just recently got my first Mac (iMac) and I have (seems like it) successfully installed Windows Vista on it. I have installed all the Boot Camp drivers also, but I have one problem. When I start the computer and DO NOT press the OPT key Windows starts up automatically.

I want OS X to run at startup and I thought that's what would happen... or? And you're supposed to run Windows by pressing the OPT key and choosing the Windows partition.

How can I fix this? Any help appreciated.

(Additionally before the Windows loading bar I get a bunch of text saying about some errors and booting etc. but everything else works fine)

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

09-02-2008, 09:37 PM

You'll need to change the default startup disk in either Windows or Mac OS X.

In Windows, it should be in the Control Panel => Boot Camp settings.

In OS X, it should be in System Preferences => Startup Disk.

re_incarnate · re_incarnate #3 (**permalink**)

09-03-2008, 10:51 AM

Ok, thanks, that worked great. I didn't realize you have to do that.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

09-03-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by re_incarnate

Ok, thanks, that worked great. I didn't realize you have to do that.

No problem, glad I could help.

I don't like to be one of those "you should have read the manual" types, but it is covered in the documentation you're prompted to print out by the Boot Camp Assistant

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re_incarnate #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 9	09-02-2008, 08:25 PM I just recently got my first Mac (iMac) and I have (seems like it) successfully installed Windows Vista on it. I have installed all the Boot Camp drivers also, but I have one problem. When I start the computer and DO NOT press the OPT key Windows starts up automatically. I want OS X to run at startup and I thought that's what would happen... or? And you're supposed to run Windows by pressing the OPT key and choosing the Windows partition. How can I fix this? Any help appreciated. (Additionally before the Windows loading bar I get a bunch of text saying about some errors and booting etc. but everything else works fine)
	QUOTE Thanks

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