Re: RHLinux and Windows XP dual boot HowTo get back Windows boot?

From: Douglas Mayne (doug_at_SLACKWARE-3.localnet)
Date: 04/12/04


Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 07:12:58 -0600

On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 20:00:36 -0700, sams wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Can someone point me to the dual boot configuration of Linux and
> Windows. By error I overwrite the DOS Boot sector with Linux. Now I
> can boot RH fine but if I select 'DOS' for Widnows, I get a unable to
> load NTLDR.
>
> Appreciate any help.
>
> Sam
>
Caveat: I am not running Windows XP.

General procedure, some details may differ on your setup. Boot the XP
setup CD, enter the rescue console. At the C: prompt, enter this command:

c:\> fixboot

Reboot and see if your dual boot configuation is fixed.

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