Re: MBR after dual boot

From: George (gpertea_at_ndnu.edu)
Date: 11/30/04 

Date: 29 Nov 2004 19:33:01 -0800

jimbo <jimbo62@spamex.com> wrote in message news:<myJqd.15113$fW1.14840@newsfe01.lga>...
> George wrote:
> > Can anyone tell me the easiest how to fix MBR to boot Windows XP after
> > a Linux uninstall from a dual boot configuration. Thanks
>
> Clarify please. Do you want to keep Linux as a dual boot option or
> just return to a WinXP single boot system?
>
> If you just want a WinXP single boot system, use the WinXP
> installation CD and select repair from the first menu. Then when you
> get to a command prompt, execute "fixboot" and "fixmbr". Or if you
> have a Win98 or DOS boot floppy, boot and then execute "fdisk /mbr".
>
> If you want the dual boot system, you will have to edit lilo or grub
> or what ever boot manager you have.
>
> Good luck, jimbo

Thanks a lot jimbo! I knew that for Win98 is "fdisk /mbr" but wasn't
sure for XP. I want to keep the XP partiton and put linux on another
box. Thanks again
   One more thing: What if I want to restore grub for a dual boot with
xp do I have to boot with Fedora CD (that is what I have installed)?

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