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  1. 12-14-2006 #1
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    uninstall grub??

    how do you uninstall grub? I am wanting to uninstall grub and ubuntu but leave xp alone as if its a xp only pc
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    Boot your Windows XP disc. Before you actually start the install, you will see the option to push r to get to a recovery console. Push r and you will be dropped to a recovery console. While here, type fixmbr. Presto!

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    the thing is.... my pc didn't come w/ a XP disc....
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    try Windows 98 bootable floppy.
    boot up from bootable floppy and execute
    Code:
    A:\> fdisk /mbr
    download Windows 98 bootable floppy from www.bootdisk.com





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  5. 12-16-2006 #5
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    oh wow....i feel soo noobish!!!

    Code:
    $ -sudo apt get /help me plz/
    my pc is one of those new ones that doesn't come with a floppy drive or a boot CD......i'm doomed!!!!!!
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