I'm using GRUB to dual boot Scientific Linux 6.5 and Windows 8.1 Pro on a Sony VAIO VPCSA3AFX (no EUFI). It currently works. However, I'm concerned Windows Update (WU) will overwrite GRUB (see this reddit post). If it does, it may be fixable, but would be a headache. This setup is totally new, I've not yet run WU.
I'm wondering if EasyBCD can help prevent WU GRUB overwrite. For example, if I start over, follow the instructions here, install Windows first, then Linux, install GRUB to root or /boot rather than MBR (although not sure how) and use EasyBCD to "chain-load" GRUB, would WU then be content to let GRUB live as it's no longer on the MBR?
Advice greatly appreciated!
I'm wondering if EasyBCD can help prevent WU GRUB overwrite. For example, if I start over, follow the instructions here, install Windows first, then Linux, install GRUB to root or /boot rather than MBR (although not sure how) and use EasyBCD to "chain-load" GRUB, would WU then be content to let GRUB live as it's no longer on the MBR?
Advice greatly appreciated!