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Thread ID: 67084 2006-03-16 10:00:00 how to get rid of boot loader Greven (91) Press F1
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438622 2006-03-16 10:00:00 I want to delete the linux partition on my parent's 80 gig hard drive so I can make an image of the 20 gig drive in my spare computer, replace it with the 80 gig & make it my parents' new computer. Activating windows was a real pain in the ass so I don't want to do a clean install again.

Problem is, if I delete the linux partition, the MBR will be trying to load GRUB from a partition that is no longer there. How do I make the mbr point directly to windows again?

I was going to use the spare 60 gig hard drive I had lying around, but I can only get 10 gig maximum continuous usable space between bad sectors :(
Greven (91)
438623 2006-03-16 10:12:00 Where's or the information that helps give correct steps? Is this Windows XP?

If so, insert the CD, let it boot to the setup screen and choose recovery console. Login as Administrator then issue the command FIXMBR and then restart the computer and the Windows MBR should be restored, and should boot directly to Windows.


Cheers,


KK
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