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2009/7/14 Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: > Martinus Scriblerus wrote: >> My file system is still there and accessible from Ubuntu. Can anybody >> advise me how to continue without, I hate to say it, deleting XP. >> Ideally restore the ability to boot as an XP system then install >> Ubuntu from scratch. >> >> > Hi Martin, > > I'd try the recovery console for Windows. Insert the Windows CD and > when it loads up choose the recovery console. Then use the /fixboot > switch. That should get you your Windows XP booting properly. Then > it's just a matter of putting Ubuntu back in as a dual boot. No Windows CD. It was a 2nd hand machine & didn't come with one. -- Martinus Scriblerus scripsit ex 50º 21' N, 4º41' W -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html