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In the recovery console, type the number of the partition with the windows installation, usually |
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Now windows will restart and boot directly into Windows XP. |
Now windows will restart and boot directly into Windows XP. |
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== Defrag tools == |
== Defrag tools == |
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Revision as of 02:36, 3 June 2015
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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.
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Important To make this happen, you must ensure the Administrator account has non-empty password |
Defrag tools
- IObit Advanced SystemCare (Smart Defrag)
