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Some times there is some people that just want to get rid of Linux from their computers, so the first thing to do in order to prevent system won't boot any more is ensure that windows boots again. |
Some times there is some people that just want to get rid of Linux from their computers, so the first thing to do in order to prevent system won't boot any more is ensure that windows boots again. |
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To do this is necessary the Windows XP installation disk, boot the system with it in the CD tray and then press "r" when prompted in order to go to the "Recovery Console" |
To do this is necessary the Windows XP installation disk, boot the system with it in the CD tray and then press "r" when prompted in order to go to the "Recovery Console" |
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Revision as of 05:39, 12 June 2012
Windows XP
How to recover Boot Sector
Some times there is some people that just want to get rid of Linux from their computers, so the first thing to do in order to prevent system won't boot any more is ensure that windows boots again. To do this is necessary the Windows XP installation disk, boot the system with it in the CD tray and then press "r" when prompted in order to go to the "Recovery Console"
In the recovery console, type the number of the partition with the windows installation, usually
1: C:\\WINDOWS
Then run the following commands:
> fixmbr > fixboot > exit
Now windows will restart and boot directly into Windows XP.
#!wiki important '''Important''' To make this happen, you must ensure the ''Administrator'' account has non-empty password
Defrag tools
- IObit Advanced SystemCare (Smart Defrag)
