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Make startup manager load by default on startup (rather than option key)

I have a macbook pro 13' (late 2010 version) i am running Lion and i have windows 7 proffesional using boot camp.


When i boot up my mac it loads Lion by default.


I understand that to switch between the two i have to hold the option key on startup, i am then prompted for my password, and after entering it i get to the startup manager which displays the startup disks available.


I would like to know if there is a way of getting my mac to run the startup manager (with password) by default when i boot it, rather than choose one of the installed os.


Thanks in advance.


Gaz

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Dec 21, 2011 10:46 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2011 10:51 AM

No. However, you can install a third-party bootloader if you're willing to try it: rEFIt.


If you do this then you need to know that Boot Camp Assistant will no longer be able to manage the Windows partition.

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Make startup manager load by default on startup (rather than option key)

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