Lost dual boot
Greetings to all,
I finally was able to dedicate my old Dell XPS400 to a Linux/Win xp machine. The XP had issues- as usual- and I decided to turn Linux as I learned. I was able to re-partition the HDD just fine w Ubuntu 11. Everything was working http://static.linuxquestions.org/que...s_lq/icon7.gif Then Xp got so messed up from a previous virus that I re-XN Win XP. When I finished everything in XP, I noticed that I lost my dual boot capability. I checked with G-Parted to verify that all partitions were there and they are, exactly as I set them up. I don't know what I need to do to fix the issue. I was tempted to put in the Ubuntu disc to see if it would see the problem but not sure what I would learn. My question is what should I do to get ubuntu to show at boot so I can choose which OS to select. ps- I love the ability in Ubuntu to see & use docs on my xp partition- that is GREAT. I may just dump XP all together soon! |
Here is a great tutuorial from ubuntu for restoring your grub by using your ubuntu live cd, They explain two different ways. Either way works fine. Pay attention to Section 12.
grub2 |
Wow
That was very fast. Thanks Larry, I'll check it out. |
As Larry Stated, read the link.
Here are the specifics which worked for me: Quote:
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I'm about to attempt the repair this morning. Thanks to Larry & Okos. I did find this last night which looks simple.
http://blog.sriunplugged.com/2009/04...lling-windows/ I'll let you know how it does. I'm not terminal savvy yet and if I can't copy & paste, then I'm reluctant. |
Thanks for everyone's help.
I had to re-xn Ubuntu. Now the Utility has lost all the apps. When looking at add software & xn-ed software, apps are there but not in utility launcher. When I click on it, nothing shows up. I saw something on another site that I'm not the only one it's happened to. Any ideas? |
I understand being terminal shy, but you wont get better if you try. The main thing is that since the boot option is already an issue this could have/ is a great opportunity to practice with the terminal, as it really couldn't get that much worse.
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