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    Deleted Linux partition. how to edit boot?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I didn't like linux! so confusing and not user friendly! couldn't even figure out how to install kmess on it! (MSN Messenger for Linux)

    anyway, I just deleted the partition. How do i go about editing the boot files to boot directly into Vista FTW?
     
    MaXimus, Feb 15, 2009
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    eney Notebook Consultant

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  3. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Find a vista install dvd, boot the repair console and type:
    Bootrec /fixmbr.

    About msn on linux. If the distribution you were using was ubuntu you could have used the add/remove program and looked for msn...
     
    Ayle, Feb 15, 2009
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    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    Just get EasyBCD, there is a tutorial(somewhere) on how to use it, search the neosmart web page. IMO tutorial is not needed, the program is simple enough and easy to use.
     
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  5. MaXimus

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    Thanks! EasyBCD FTW
     
    MaXimus, Feb 15, 2009
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