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[wimb]

In my version of grub2, I've modified the source code of ventoy module, and it can be used in any filesystems. grubfm+ventoy (https://github.com/a...ager/issues/197) should also work on ntfs / fat partitions.But ventoy's script in linux initrd may not work on non-exfat partitions.

 

a1ive Ventoy option works for Boot Image located on FAT32 Or NTFS which is GREAT   but not yet in all cases ....

 

Just tested a1ive Ventoy option for Linux ISO located on NTFS partition of USB Portable SSD made with USB_FORMAT.

Ubuntu and Fedora and runtimelivecd.iso FAIL (the same as when located on FAT32 drive).

 

Just tested a1ive Ventoy option for Linux ISO located on NTFS partition of USB-Stick made with USB_FORMAT.

Ubuntu and Fedora boot OK and runtimelivecd.iso FAILS  (the same as when located on FAT32 drive).

[devdevadev]

\grubfmx64.efi -> \mods~\boot\grubfm\distro\win.sh

 

Does 'win.sh' also used for booting of WinPE ?

If so then 'grubfm_startbat' variable will also apply to WinPE which is not desirable. 'grubfm_startbat' variable should only used for 'boot.wim' where INDEX 2 is mounted as X:

 

It will be nice if 'win.sh' will be used only for INDEX 2 of 'boot.wim' so that 'grubfm_startbat' will be apply only for Win ISO.

 

And WinPE should use a different .sh file that will not use 'grubfm_startbat'... 

[a1ive]

 

\grubfmx64.efi -> \mods~\boot\grubfm\distro\win.sh

 

Does 'win.sh' also used for booting of WinPE ?

 

No.See /boot/grubfm/rules/iso/winpe.lua.

[ginzu]

 

Hi friends.

 

@steve6375 and @a1ive

 

Maybe not the right place, but I didn't bring up any new topics.

 

 

1-xp setup in vhd with grubfm is it possible?

 

2-xp (NT5) vhd boot with vboot not progressing.

 

For 1-2 The files I've edited below,may be incorrect but you'll understand the logic.+pictures.

 

3-Grubfm f6-halt do not work at legacy pc (freeze).At g4dos to work.This it's not a big deal,but keep it in mind.

 

My english bad sorry.

 

https://www.upload.e.../files.rar.html

Edited by ginzu, 18 May 2020 - 02:18 AM.

[steve6375]

Maybe a useful option to select any VHD and map it as  hdx as separate virtual disk - would this work?

 

1. User selects VHD - choose 'mount' option - VHD is mounted as hdx

2. User selects Install ISO (XP, Win7/8/10, Linux) - boot to OS and install to hdx

[ginzu]

Maybe a useful option to select any VHD and map it as  hdx as separate virtual disk - would this work?

 

1. User selects VHD - choose 'mount' option - VHD is mounted as hdx

2. User selects Install ISO (XP, Win7/8/10, Linux) - boot to OS and install to hdx

 

Hi steve.

 

I thought about that, but I said it would be more difficult.

In older versions, we were able to mount ISO. I guess like this.better actually.

But does xp also have problems during installation? And will vboot work?

[a1ive]

 

 

Hi friends.

 

@steve6375 and @a1ive

 

Maybe not the right place, but I didn't bring up any new topics.

 

 

1-xp setup in vhd with grubfm is it possible?

 

This is impossible in grubfm, but you can install XP to vhd with grub2.

http://www.vmlite.co...s.html#xp-to-vd

 

 

2-xp (NT5) vhd boot with vboot not progressing.

You need to install vboot driver in VHD WinXP.

 

Windows XP is toooooo old, I don’t think it’s worth the time to research into it.

Edited by a1ive, 18 May 2020 - 10:56 AM.

[a1ive]

@a1ive

Thanks for explanation why Screenshot option was removed from a1ive Grub2 FileManager  but hopefully another solution will make it available again ...

Now you can download grub2 latest build and try the screenshot module.

Extract crscreenshot.mod from grub2-latest.tar.gz/x86_64-efi and copy it to usb disk.

insmod /crscreenshot.mod

Enter this command (use full path) in terminal to load it, then you can press "LCtrl+LAlt+F12" to capture screen.

[ginzu]

@a1ive

This is impossible in grubfm, but you can install XP to vhd with grub2.

http: //www.vmlite.co...s.html#xp-to-vd

 

You need to install vboot driver in VHD WinXP.

Windows XP is toooooo old, I don’t think it’s worth the time to research into it.

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Hi @a1ive

 

I'm doing xp vhd by g4dos.Sometimes people around me want vhd xp as the second system.

Vhd is more practical.Grubfm I wanted it to be complete.

 

Let me check if the vboot driver is installed. I'll adjust it.No problem.

[ginzu]

Maybe a useful option to select any VHD and map it as  hdx as separate virtual disk - would this work?

 

1. User selects VHD - choose 'mount' option - VHD is mounted as hdx

2. User selects Install ISO (XP, Win7/8/10, Linux) - boot to OS and install to hdx

 

It would be great if a vhd mount can be added for all windows versions as steve says.

[a1ive]

Maybe a useful option to select any VHD and map it as  hdx as separate virtual disk - would this work?

 

1. User selects VHD - choose 'mount' option - VHD is mounted as hdx

2. User selects Install ISO (XP, Win7/8/10, Linux) - boot to OS and install to hdx

This is impossible on BIOS.Now we use grub4dos to map iso/vhd, and can't return back to grub2.

[wimb]

 

Now you can download grub2 latest build and try the screenshot module.

Extract crscreenshot.mod from grub2-latest.tar.gz/x86_64-efi and copy it to usb disk.

insmod /crscreenshot.mod

Enter this command (use full path) in terminal to load it, then you can press "LCtrl+LAlt+F12" to capture screen.

 

 

Thank you, it is working OK in UEFI Secure mode and it is a nice enhancement 

 

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[Wonko the Sane]

 

Enter this command (use full path) in terminal to load it, then you can press "LCtrl+LAlt+F12" to capture screen.

 

Not to be - as can often happen - the usual critic, but isn't it possible to map that function to the PrintScreen key?

https://en.wikipedia...ki/Print_Screen

(it just seems to me more "natural" than a three keys combo)

 

Wonko

[a1ive]

Not to be - as can often happen - the usual critic, but isn't it possible to map that function to the PrintScreen key?

https://en.wikipedia...ki/Print_Screen

(it just seems to me more "natural" than a three keys combo)

 

Wonko

My laptop don't have PrintScreen key , and I don't think this key is supported by UEFI firmware (https://github.com/t...impleTextInEx.h) 

[Wonko the Sane]

I see.

Never thought about those laptops  , good point.

 

I had a look around and it seems that each brand has its own exoteric way to use a (of course different) key combo as a replacement for "missing keys".

 

I find it fun however that there is seemingly support for keys F13-F24, which are very rare on keyboards, besides AS/400 ones.

 

Anyway the U in UEFI seems everyday more short for "Unlikely-better-than-BIOS".

 

Wonko

[antonino61]

Unlikely Exodus From b-I-os, meaning like hell I will relinquish BIOS if I have a choice.

[antonino61]

Sorry to butt in again, I do not know how this is technically possible, but I came across my wife's asus transform 101, which is notoriously UEFI, and I see 2 g4d? entries. I remember managing to boot it thru bootice? (probably PBR?) but I do not think I am any longe able to configure it. so whatever changes I make will ultimately end up with the 2 names of vhd's i see on g4d menu at the outset to make sure whatever has been booted still is. I did take a look at bootice bcd entries - there is a plethoric list of them which I did not dare alter, lest it should not boot anymore, even though I conceptually think they, or at least most of them., are not doing anything to that booting. would anyone brief me on how to get hold of the booting alternatives back again or do u suggest I try A1ive, especially if it is faster? the menu appearance and the booting now are quite quick.

[devdevadev]

Will be nice if Ventoy Boot Option uses Ventoy icon amd Partnew option uses E2B (or different) icon in Secondary Boot menu of agFM ?

[ms1304]

Hi, maybe someone has an answer for me:

I have tested some ISO with Ventoy 1.0.11
UEFI-booting under VMware OK, on a real system OK
Acronis_TI_2019_17750_x64_PE.iso
Acronis_TI_2020_25700_PE_X64.iso
Paragon_Disc_Manager_17.13.1.iso
EASEUS_PART_MASTER_14_PE.iso
pmagic_2020_05_20.iso
ubuntu_20.04_x64.iso

grubfm_multiarch.iso + ventoy:

UEFI-booting under VMware > Boot ISO (Ventoy): all ISO OK, except Acronis ends with blue screen
(Error code: 0xc0000225, File:\windows\system32\boot\winload.efi)

UEFI-booting under real system > Boot ISO (Ventoy): no ISO boots, system hangs in empty agFM window.
Ventoy partition changed from exfat to NTFS but same result.
For me grubfm_multiarch.iso + Ventoy does not work on real system.
Is it because of my system (AMD AM4 Socket, Summit Ridge)?

 

[steve6375]

The agFM window may be empty - but has the system actually hung?

Did you look at the USB LED activity light? Maybe the video output has just gone to the wrong video port?

[ms1304]

Yes, the system hangs devinitively. I waited two minutes,
the Sandisk extreme LED does not flash and the system can only be restarted (reset).

Edited by ms1304, 26 May 2020 - 05:00 PM.

[ms1304]

I will test on a different AMD Ryzen system tomorrow.

[ms1304]

I will test on a different AMD Ryzen system tomorrow.

I tested on a different AMD Ryzen system today. Same result > Boot ISO (Ventoy): no ISO starts, system hangs in empty agFM window. By the way, the same with Boot ISO (partnew) and Boot ISO (map). I have tested with 2 USB drives for safety.
I assume that grubfm_multiarch.iso does not work with AMD systems.

 

[steve6375]

Can you make an Easy2boot usb drive and try uefi64 boot to agFM on that?

[ms1304]

Can you make an Easy2boot usb drive and try uefi64 boot to agFM on that?

E2B 2.01 / agFM 1.51v
UEFI boot agFM (Ptn 2) > Boot ISO (Ventoy) works fine.