Dual boot problem

[Rude_boiy]

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 !

[Seawit]

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.

[pmitev]

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 ]

[Rude_boiy]

thank for your help, i will try that!

[Rude_boiy]

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 !

[Rude_boiy]

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 !

[kee-lo_]

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