Recovering Windows boot after deleting the Linux partitions
So you tried Linux in dual-boot with your Windows installation and after you deleted the Linux partition(s) your Windows won't boot anymore.
There is a simple fix for that, you have to just re-install your Windows boot-loader.
Windows XP:
Windows Vista/7:
Tip: If you don't have a Windows Vista/7-DVD you can download a free 90-days trial of Windows 7 Enterprise here, you can use that for re-installing the bootloader for Vista/7.
There is a simple fix for that, you have to just re-install your Windows boot-loader.
Windows XP:
- Boot the system from your Windows XP-CD, just like you booted the Linux-CD/DVD before.
- Start the recovery/repair console (not the repair installation).
- TypeCode:
fixmbr.exe
- Reboot.
Windows Vista/7:
- Boot the system from your Vista/7-DVD, just like you booted the Linux-CD/DVD before.
- Start the recovery/repair console.
- TypeCode:
bootrec.exe /fixmbr
- Reboot.
Tip: If you don't have a Windows Vista/7-DVD you can download a free 90-days trial of Windows 7 Enterprise here, you can use that for re-installing the bootloader for Vista/7.
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Does the Vista/7 approach still work for Win 8/8.1?
Posted 08-26-2014 at 05:47 PM by Abscissa256 -
I would guess so, but I don't have Windows 8 and honestly, as long as 7 is supported I don't have the intention to upgrade, so I can't test it.
Posted 08-26-2014 at 06:05 PM by TobiSGD