--- Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hey folks, > as you may recall, I installed fedora in a dual boot > set up with xp. I > formated the second drive with Linux on it, and now > can't boot up > windows ..I can't use my xp repair console. So,what > do you recomend? > > 1. Can I reinstall linux on the second hard drive > which will reinstall > GRub so I can at least access my windows data? > > 2. Or, can I use a windows 98 boot disk to repair > the boot without > harming the windows partition, which is WIndows xp, > and NOT 98..(the > 98 boot disk is from an older pc). > > I have data on the windows partition I need to > access... > > thanks in advance > Paul you can re-install windows over itself, just don't format the partition. or re-install linux. since the xp tools won't rebuild the mbr.
win98 won't put a compatable bootloader for nt into the mbr. you can try, but I doubt it will work. ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
