How to Uninstall Ubuntu and Reinstall Without Losing GRUB
I am using Ubuntu in a dual boot system with Windows XP. Somehow I managed to load Ubuntu more than once, so I'd like to start over. The problem is that everything I've read seems to indicate that if I delete Ubuntu partitions, I'll lose the ability to boot windows.
My computer came with XP installed without a CD. So I cannot simply delete Ubuntu and boot back up with a Windows CD. One solution I've read about suggests using EasyBCD, but it doesn't work with Windows XP, SP3. I'm at a loss. |
You can make a small partition of about 20 meg and install grub on it and chainload your windows installation before you start changing your ubuntu partitions. I you google seardh you will also find ways to download and repair xp mbr without the xp cd.
Why delete? Reinstall and fix partitions on reinstall when it tells you when and where it is going to install ubuntu - select 'expert' or 'edit' and a window should open showing all the partitions on your hd. You can then select to change them or make new. Just do not mess or alter your windows partition. |
You can research the following commands:
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To save the MBR to a file (this contains the partition table too): Most Linux distros will check for other os installed and ask you if you want to include them in the boot, when you are installing linux. There is also a command that you can use while in grub to add another os to the boot menu. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com |
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