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    How to delete "boot loader" of PCBSD

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by quartzi, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. quartzi

    quartzi Newbie

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    I've installed PCBSD dual with Vista on 02 different primary partitions. PCBSD also install the boot loader. At the startup, it will display :

    F1. (recovery tools of Dell)
    F2. PCBSD
    F3. DOS (actually, it's Vista)

    After that, I decide to delete the PCBSD partition, and then using Vista installation disk to repair Vista. I am success to boot from Vista, but the annoying thing is that the boot loader still display at the boot phrase :

    F1. (recover tool)
    F2. Vista

    I would like to ask :
    1. What kind of this boot loader !? Is it controlled by Vista (winload)
    2. How to edit/config or delete it ?

    Thanks in advance !
     
    quartzi, Apr 13, 2008
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  2. timberwolf

    timberwolf Notebook Consultant

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    Vista apparently came with a new bootloader, there are third party utilities such as EasyBCD to make the job of editing the BCD erm easy!
     
    timberwolf, Apr 13, 2008
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  3. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    Use the Gag live cd:

    http://gag.sourceforge.net/

    When running it as a live cd, just choose the option "uninstall" and it will clear everything from the mbr.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Apr 14, 2008
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  4. quartzi

    quartzi Newbie

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    Thanks v1k1ng
    GAG sounds interesting software :)

    I've installed ubuntu, and grub was replaced the PCBSD boot loader, working with Grub is easier for me. The problem was solved !
     
    quartzi, Apr 15, 2008
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Future users viewing this thread may also note that Super GRUB can restore Vista's MBR as well.
     
    Bog, Apr 15, 2008
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  6. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, Ubuntu's grub is the best. :D
     
    v1k1ng1001, Apr 16, 2008
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  7. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Ubuntu is very good that way. It will delete conflicting boot files, and knows to leave windows alone lol
     
    theZoid, Apr 16, 2008
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