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    Grub error

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by chipmoney, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    So I uninstalled Ubuntu and created a new partition to hopefully install Win7 beta on, but now when I try to boot I just get GRUB error 17.

    help is appreciated!
     
    chipmoney, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are dual booting with Vista I think you can use the Vista DVD to repair the MBR. Just boot with it in the drive and choose repair system I believe.
    Good luck
     
    steve p, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. EateryOfPiza

    EateryOfPiza Notebook Geek

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    These commands might help when you're in the Vista command line repair interface: fixmbr and fixboot. I believe either the /? switch or the help command will give you more information.
     
    EateryOfPiza, Jan 9, 2009
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