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    Can the MediaDirect button be made to boot a second OS?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gohanssjn, Apr 17, 2007.

  1. gohanssjn

    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    For instance:

    Power Button: Vista
    MediaDirect Button: XP

    I was looking for a way to have whatever OS I choose boot up without going through a selection screen or boot-loader. Thanks!
     
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    So, I am going to guess this is a no...
     
    gohanssjn, Apr 17, 2007
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