[dpd3672]

I ran Software Update in OSX, then ran Netbookinstaller (the most recent version 8.3 RC5) before rebooting.

However, I can't seem to boot into windows now, the computer just goes straight to OSX. I ran NetbookInstaller a few more times with no success.

Is there something in the most recent software update to break netbooks, or am I doing something wrong?

[minimalpc]

Originally Posted by dpd3672

I ran Software Update in OSX, then ran Netbookinstaller (the most recent version 8.3 RC5) before rebooting.

However, I can't seem to boot into windows now, the computer just goes straight to OSX. I ran NetbookInstaller a few more times with no success.

Is there something in the most recent software update to break netbooks, or am I doing something wrong?

Actually, running NBI again is probably what broke your dual-booting. When it installs Chameleon, it overwrites the Windows disk signature in the MBR. This issue is well-documented here and fairly easily fixable. See upgraded SL like an idiot and now Win7 wont boot

The upcoming NBI 0.8.4 will not overwrite the Windows disk signature in the MBR, which will prevent future problems like yours.

[dpd3672]

Thanks, I'll give this a try when I get home.

I got the impression, after reading the Dual boot guide for XP/OSX, that you had to run NetbookInstaller every time you updated OSX.

[bmcclure937]

Exactly!!

Running NBI after you did the updates is what broke your dual-boot setup. As stated, the upcoming version of NBI should fix this issue as it will use either a modified fdisk or an alternative method when running so that it will not mess up the Windows installation.

You can fix this by booting to your Windows install media and repairing the installation. And remember you do not need to run NBI after Software Updates unless it is a major revision (OSX 10.x.x)

[dpd3672]

The link above seems to apply to Windows 7, but I'm using Windows XP.

When I start at Phase 6, Step 6 here (Complete Guide to Dual Booting 10v with Windows 7 and OSX 10.6.2) and open Diskpart, it only gives me the option to create or delete a partition, nothing else. I'm sure I don't want to delete a partition, and I doubt I want to create one, so what's next?

I'm not sure how the commands work in XP, never had to repair an installation before.

Should I run the FIXMBR or FIXBOOT commands, or will that make it worse?

[minimalpc]

Originally Posted by dpd3672

Should I run the FIXMBR or FIXBOOT commands, or will that make it worse?

Not positive since I do not use XP, but I believe that should fix your problem.

[dpd3672]

After a little research, mostly on this site, I reran NetbookInstaller without checking the "Enable Quiet Boot" box. That seems to have fixed the problem.

Thanks for the input, it made me look in the right spots for the answer.