JohnDemolition Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 here's the story. I have 2 hard drives. I have a 120GB Hard Drive with Windows installed on it and a 7GB Hard drive with Ubuntu Linux installed on it. the thing is, I want to get rid of the 7GB hard drive, but I've heard that i can't since Ubuntu installed GRUB and if i get rid of the 7GB Hard drive, then i won't be able to start up my computer. I really don't want to resort to reinstalling Windows because i don't have an installation CD and because i have some pretty important files installed. So, any ways to make the Windows Boot Manager work again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted May 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 17, 2007 You want to get rid of grub and have the computer boot straight into windows? Correct? I've never had to do this(I never dual booted when I tried linux so I just formatted) but I know that GRUB is installed to the MBR of the disc. So there has to be a way to have windows rewrite the MBR. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Boot_R...ng_MBR_Contents http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documen...r.mspx?mfr=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDemolition Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 i see. about the second link, i don't have the Recovery Console Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted May 18, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hmm.. I found some more links: http://foodfight.org/log/Misc/how-to-get-rid-of-grub http://lifehacker.com/software/ubuntu/hack...untu-193474.php (where it says foot notes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDemolition Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 i don't have the XP install CD either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 alright, just download a trial copy of nero and use the back- up thingy, back-up your whole operate system and burn it into cd or dvd. Remember to test your back -up to make sure it will works. Then use agart to format your hd. Hope that will work. Nlite Tutorial, Wireless Security Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted May 18, 2007 Moderators Share Posted May 18, 2007 See freedos here http://www.blogmanno.com/?q=node/9 Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now