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    Grub loading error

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by KonstantinDK, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. KonstantinDK

    KonstantinDK Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry for opening 2nd thread, but this is kinda of emergency. I decided linux is not for me but screwed up the deletion. I had ubuntu installed on 2d partition. So I just deleted the partition and extended the first one. Only after that I realized that Ubuntu had primary partition. Before, by the way, when I had an option to choose OSs, Ubutu stuuf was first and Windows 7 was listed as Other OSs, so I guess, ubuntu was loading first.
    Anyway, I deleted the partition, restarted and got error: Grub loading stage 1.5 error (21 or 222 error).
    I tried to incert the Windows 7 CD and repait the boot file, like I did some time ago in similar situation, but it didn't work.
    So, I installed Ubunto again, now, Using Side by side option, Restarted. Now get this error: Grub loading error 15.

    Now how do I fix my laptop? I really need it in a few hours (should have messed with it during the exams...)

    P.S. What I instantly love about Lunix is that I can access internet right from the first installation page even if no OS's are working. That's amazing.
     
    KonstantinDK, Sep 9, 2009
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  2. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Put in the Windows CD to boot from....select the 'repair your computer' option to get to a command prompt, then type:

    C:\bootrec.exe /fixmbr

    that will take care of it....
     
    theZoid, Sep 9, 2009
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  3. KonstantinDK

    KonstantinDK Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks it worked. Except that didn't type C:\
     
    KonstantinDK, Sep 10, 2009
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    Glad to hear.....C:\ was just the drive example....sorry
     
    theZoid, Sep 10, 2009
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