The issue is related to GRUB 2 and propriety software supplied by Dell the restores windows mbr by overwriting GRUB 2 at restart after setting up a dual boot. People with similar issues should run boot info script from live cd in order to detect errors. There are handful of options in Open Source, I suggested super grub disk after evaluating the quality of initial post.
For comprehensive analysis and fix please down load boot info script from sourceforge.net, store it on desktop and go to terminal and run 'sudo bash ~/Desktop/boot_info_script*.sh' (replace * with the script version). The script will post an output in desktop folder with a name RESULTS.TXT. After this you can install GRUB 2 from terminal, make sure you assign correct partition for install. In addition, one can fix windows virus with Unix Live CD and repair windows with it. Users should stop bashing propriety software and preserve their breathe for a workaround. On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 5:09 PM, nishandh M <[email protected]> wrote: > From the above discussions, the problem looks like: > > An OS stores information about partitions state at the time of install, > (and details of edits done inside this OS), which it re-establishes whenever > an 'un-authentic' change is observed. > (A malware too could alter partitions, so considering the positive aspects, > total disabling of this feature is not intended. > > "An OS" is here personified by Win7/Vista :P > Then it would be better if we can *update that data* in the Windows system > *to the correct way the user intended it to be*. Also its backup copies. > (corresponding to the changes we made in partitions during linux > installation). > > This is offcourse not a platform to discuss propreitory work arounds, but I > belive some overrides would become necessary *IF* any OS aggresively > prevents user's wish to have an FOSS OS in his system. I hope somebody > should be able to help.. > > If everything where open :P !! > > On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 7:59 AM, David Shar <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Just download it and run the command or burn to disk. if you have windows >> you can install it directly from windows. >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM, sonal jain <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> how to install Super Grub Disk ?? >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Praveen A <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> 2010/6/17 David Shar <[email protected]>: >>>> > well Grub 2 is crap. >>>> >>>> +100 >>>> -- >>>> പ്രവീണ് അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില് >>>> <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! >>>> <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? >>>> (as seen on /.) >>>> >>>> -- >>>> "Freedom is the only law". >>>> "Freedom Unplugged" >>>> http://www.ilug-tvm.org >>>> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "ilug-tvm" group. >>>> To control your subscription visit >>>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> For details visit the google group page: >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> **************************************** >>> >>> Sonal Kumar Jain >>> RF, Space Physics Laboratory >>> Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre >>> Trivandrum 695022 >>> INDIA >>> >>> Ph: +91 471 2562906 (O) >>> +91 9388472745 (M) >>> alternative e-mail: [email protected] >>> [email protected] >>> >>> -- >>> "Freedom is the only law". >>> "Freedom Unplugged" >>> http://www.ilug-tvm.org >>> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "ilug-tvm" group. >>> To control your subscription visit >>> http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> For details visit the google group page: >>> http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en >>> >> >> -- >> "Freedom is the only law". >> "Freedom Unplugged" >> http://www.ilug-tvm.org >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "ilug-tvm" group. >> To control your subscription visit >> http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> For details visit the google group page: >> http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en >> > > > > -- > > > #//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////# > "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" > Leonardo da Vinci > > #//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////# > > -- > "Freedom is the only law". > "Freedom Unplugged" > http://www.ilug-tvm.org > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "ilug-tvm" group. > To control your subscription visit > http://groups.google.co.in/group/ilug-tvm/subscribe > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > > > > For details visit the google group page: > http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en > -- "Freedom is the only law". 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