Need to fix Vista boot loader

[Dan Freehill]

Hi All,

I'm dual booting with Vista and Linux on a laptop with Vista
pre-installed. When I installed Linux I over wrote Vista's boot loader.
Since I don't have a install DVD, how do I fix Vista's boot loader.

Dan

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Your only hope is to use your computer manufacturer's
recommended recovery method for Windows Vista.
Installing a third-party operating system on a computer
manufacturer's custom OEM Windows Vista installation is
not recommended.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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Hi All,

I'm dual booting with Vista and Linux on a laptop with Vista
pre-installed. When I installed Linux I over wrote Vista's boot loader.
Since I don't have a install DVD, how do I fix Vista's boot loader.

Dan

 

[Chad Harris]

You can fix it with this Dan:
http://www.vistabootpro.org/

How to Dual Boot Vista and Linux:
http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=78184

Good luck,

CH

 

[Chad Harris]

Dan--

Also check out:

How to dual-boot Vista with Linux (Vista installed first)
http://apcmag.com/5046/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first

How to dual-boot Vista with Linux (Linux is already installed)
http://apcmag.com/5045/how_to_dual_boot_vista_with_linux

and

http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT2094892904.html (including Part 1)

Good luck,

CH

 

[Communikator]

I am not aware of today's distros, but Mandrake 9.2 had an option to restore
the Windows MBR when the Linux setup ran from the CD. I don't remember the
path to that option, but it was very short and in fact I've used it once.
You might want to check this out. Good luck !