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    Booting into Windows from GRUB Recovery.

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by DraXxus1549, Oct 13, 2010.

  1. DraXxus1549

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    So, I originally had a dual boot setup on my laptop. I had Windows 7 and Ubuntu installed. I decided that I did not need ubuntu anymore, as I never used it. I then used the Windows disk tool in order to format and extend the Windows 7 partition. But now when I boot it says that it the partition can't be found and is in GRUB recovery. I have a command line interface but I don't know any commands for it. I do have a ubuntu live cd. Can I use that in order to fix this and make my hard disk boot to Windows 7? Or is there another way that you guys know of that could fix this?
     
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    I'll try this when I get home from class, thanks for the tip.
     
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    That worked thanks a lot.
     
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    Glad to hear it, you're welcome.
     
    stealthl, Oct 13, 2010
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