Linux recover on startup

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I had Windows XP and Linux dual booted, but formatted the XP partition. Now it won't boot?

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score 5 · Answer 1 · 2009-08-23 03:33:05Z

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answered Aug 23 '09 at 3:27

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Pablo Santa Cruz · Answer 2 · 2009-08-23 03:01:42Z

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Try asking the same question on SuperUser or maybe ServerFault.

This is mainly a programming site.

answered Aug 23 '09 at 3:01

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This answer is more a comment, and no longer relevant. – random♦ Aug 23 '09 at 3:44

True. Keep in mind though that this question was originally asked at stackoverflow.com – Pablo Santa Cruz Sep 3 '09 at 11:56

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Craig Sanders · Answer 3 · 2009-08-23 03:28:29Z

it sounds like re-installing xp has trashed your master boot record (MBR).

if that's the case, then you can easily fix it by booting with a rescue disk (possibly your RH install CD will do), and re-install the grub MBR.

ThisTime · Answer 4 · 2009-08-23 04:31:14Z

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I'd give SuperGrubDisk a go. It's not the most clear-cut program for a learning user, but should give you what you need without too much fuss.

answered Aug 23 '09 at 4:31

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