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I have windows xp and ubuntu on my laptop with a single hd partitioned and a grub loader. I have been using both operating systems with no problems but I ...
  1. 11-05-2009 #1
    genepj47
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    I need help with grub loader problems!!

    I have windows xp and ubuntu on my laptop with a single hd partitioned and a grub loader. I have been using both operating systems with no problems but I downloaded the update to ubuntu and now windows xp option on the grub loader disappeared and instead it says "other operating system" The grub loader now says "stage 1.5" How can I put back back windows xp again on the loader list? I'm a newbee to linux as you can tell. Can anyone help?
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    Hi and Welcome !

    Which version of Ubuntu are you using? Execute this
    Code:
    cat /etc/lsb-release
    Post output here.

    Try to add Windows XP option manually.
    Press Alt+F2 and type this
    Code:
    gksu gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
    It will open menu.lst file in Gedit with root privileges.

    Replace title Other Operating System line with whatever you want to appear in GRUB Menu.
    Code:
    title Windows XP
rootnoverify (hd0,0)
chainloader +1
    Save file and reboot machine. In case it doesn't work, post the output of sudo fdisk -l command here.
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