Ubuntu + windows 8 dual boot problem?

Question

I installed Ubuntu 13.04 on Windows 8.

Yes I can access both of them, but the process is kind of long.

In BIOS, EFI is for Windows 8, legacy support is for Ubuntu.

If I choose EFI first, the startup just go straight to Win8 without offering me a choice. If I choose legacy first, the starup will offer me a choice between win8 and ubuntu. But I can only choose Ubuntu. If i choose win8, there will be a mistake(file missing under configuration).

That is to say, every time i wanna switch to another OS, I have to go into BIOS and change the priority settings. I heard something about secure boot might be the cause of this situation. But the thing is that there is not even an option called "secure boot" in my BIOS, which means i cannot disable it.

All I want is that an option menu appears everytime i turn on my computer so i can easily choose what OS I want for today.

Can anyone help me plz? Thank you very much!!

Answer 1

you should delete the ubuntu partition and use wubi to install it

Answer 2

That is the primary time i have obvious an difficulty like this. I set up home windows and Linux twin boot all the time. The question is what home windows do you fairly have on the pc. 2d, did you're making a Linux partition or inform it to install part-via-aspect, which i have visible people have had issues with this constructing thoroughly. Wouldn't have an reply for a grub boot menu that goes into a loop and no the place else. For those who use the Ubuntu forums it will take awhile to get an reply and like right here it is just some ones opinions or understanding offered. It is not tech support.

Answer 3

The problem is that you have WIndows 8 installed with UEFI enabled and Ubuntu installed with Legacy Mode. They both need to be installed under the same mode, or the partitioning scheme for both modes will not be able to see each other. Uninstall Ubuntu and install it with UEFI enabled.

Answer 4

do you have grubb installed?