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I just had a windows crash and had to reinstall it, it also erased my dual boot in the process and now I can not access Ubuntu. During start up it goes straight to windows. How do I regain the system dual boot?
Thank you
Jonnynitro138
Distribution: OpenSUSE 13.2 64bit-Gnome on ASUS U52F
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Hi jonnynitro138.
I haven't had the chance to use Backtrack. You see each individual uses their computer for different purposes, so there are Linux distros and other OSs that help you use your computer in the way you like.
So for what I understand Backtrack is mainly used for computer forensics and data lost recovery, which is good if you are into that kind of thing, or if you are an IT person working in an enterprise environment.
In my case I am a home user, so I like distros that have tools to let you do everyday things and is not too hard to use for grandma and grandpa.
However I do encourage you to try as many Linux distros and other computer platforms as you can. I mean you are in the school and that experience can be very beneficial for you; so you will have an advantage out in the market once you look for a job.
Backtrack is a derivative from RedHat, so you should also try Fedora, CentOS, Korora, and Scientific Linux, They all from the same mother. VirtualBox is a good tool for traying out different Operating Systems
I just had a problem with hot mail so I called the support line. They asked for remote access so they could look to see the problem so I gave it to them. Well it was noticed that I was not using any security systems to protect my stuff, (I am, just not on the windows side of the PC; which is never connected to the internet) I watched as the technician crawled threw my system and noted a few things I wanted to fix. After the technician was done he told me that he would turn my hotmail account back on if a tech came over to my house to speed up my PC and install AVG for 159.99 a year (said I would think about it). How do I make sure that this guy is out of my system and all potentially harmful software that was perhaps installed is removed from my windows? I saw him use a terminal in my windows and asked him how he accessed it and he said F5 (not true, it does not open a terminal). Sorry for the windows question I just don't want to do a clean reinstall unless I have to. Oh and for a second question I also saw all of my hard drive history in the terminal, how is this done?
Thank you
Jonynitro138
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