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Old 09-30-2005, 09:40 AM   #1
rdabra
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Windows Install and Boot Loader


I have a dual boot with SUSE9.3 (default, of course) and WindowsXP . I'd like to upgrade WindowsXP to WindowsXP_64, but I'm afraid that the installation process can remove or alter, in some way, the linux boot loader. Is it possible? If so, how can I solve the problem ? thanx in advance.
 
Old 09-30-2005, 09:57 AM   #2
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Yes, if you re-install windows it will overwrite the MBR. After install use your Linux install CD, recovery mode, and re-install grub or lilo. Seach LQ, this has been answered many times. Also dd will make a copy of it for you. You can use boot.ini to do it too.

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http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/2337
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=362506
 
  


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