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boot Windows from GRUB rescue

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026228038 views
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Problem

This is my situation: installed Ubuntu without a CD (using unetbootin) dual boot installation (Windows XP+Ubuntu) didn't like the installation and decided to boot into Windows and delete the Linux partitions forgot to fix the from within Windows Now, when I boot, I am stuck in the GRUB rescue limbo…

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mbr

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Fix for: boot Windows from GRUB rescue

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When GRUB is gone, so is the ability to boot into Windows. You would now need to boot from the Windows CD to restore the Master Boot Record (MBR). You can also use other boot CDs such as the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows, Bart PE or Hiren's Boot CD i…

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