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Old 08-25-2008, 12:36 PM   #1
grindelwald
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grub doesnt load after re-installing windows


hi,
i had a dual boot hp pavilion with ubuntu 7.10 and windows XP. I needed to format my windows...i decided to try vista and made a fresh installation on my C: (windows) drive...i didnt tinker at all with my ubuntu partitons....now my boot starts vista straight away n not the grub loader...is there a way i can get things right wdout reinstalling ubuntu...as u kno reinstalling all the packages wud b a huge pain in the ass....help!!!
 
Old 08-25-2008, 12:50 PM   #2
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Don't panic -Vista overwrote your Master Boot Record (it's very unfriendly ). Here's how to restore it:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/ubunt...-wipes-it-out/
 
  


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