had xp running and wanted to get into linux. put mandrake on w/o a hitch. easer to install than xp is =+)

now, when i try and boot and click on windows it gives me a blinking cursor.
i have tried to fix it by booting from the cd and reparing but to no avail. i've reinstalled linux and no help their either. even tried using grub and it gave me the following error:

boot (hd0,0)
filesystem type unknown
partition type 0x7
chainloader +1

one hd installed and it's partioned.

sorry for the repeat question but after searching and trying all other known cures i'm still a little stuck.

neuro

It sounds like you installed Linux into the MBR (Master Boot Record). Look here for some help.

boot up using windows cd [recovery console ]and type ---> fixmbr

that shoud enable u to boot into windows..

can i do this by using any fdisk and a floppy? my computer came with xp installed on it and no cd. guess i could find it somewhere if i need to but wanted to make sure their was no other way to use a floppy for this instead!

Follow these links for additional help.....

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm#a
http://www.bootdisk.com/
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm