topic Re: Dual boot problem in PCs & Accessories

Dual boot problem

Rude_boiy — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:18:45 GMT

Before reformatting windows on my machine i had a dual boot setup of (kubuntu) Linux and windows xp professional, but since the reformat i have lost my dual boot setup. Is there any way of fixing this with out reinstalling Linux !

Re: Dual boot problem

Seawit — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:52:04 GMT

Yes, it is possible. You'll need BootStar. Unfortunately for the time being their server is down. Maybe later you'll manage to get it.

Re: Dual boot problem

pmitev — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:01:09 GMT

It is as simple as this couple of commands if you are lucky:

Boot with a live cd that has grub. Issue this as root:

grub (enter)
root (hd0,?) (? is where your /boot resides)
setup (hd0)

Done!

Before doing anything I will suggest reading a little bit on the subject. Try googling for
"grub kubuntu restore boot" and some other variations - the solution is not distribution specific.

Here for example [link ] or here [link ]

Re: Dual boot problem

Rude_boiy — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:25:09 GMT

thank for your help, i will try that!

Re: Dual boot problem

Rude_boiy — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:19:21 GMT

Just crossed into one problem how do i download a bootable linux cd using iso or similar sites in windows as when i do it using iso, extract it and use it in boot it doesnt seem to work, any help !

Re: Dual boot problem

Rude_boiy — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:25:28 GMT

Just crossed into one problem how do i download a bootable linux cd using iso or similar sites in windows as when i do it using iso, extract it and use it in boot it doesnt seem to work, any help !

Re: Dual boot problem

kee-lo_ — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:17:27 GMT

What are you using to make the ISO?

I'd use something like Nero and burn it straight off after download, as the ISO has a boot record which enables Linux to boot