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Guys i have dual boot xp + 10.10 ubuntu. so i was good in running both. but unfortunately a virus effect the xp and i install the xp again. but ...
  1. 08-24-2011 #1
    adeee
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    grub2 reinstallation.

    Guys i have dual boot xp + 10.10 ubuntu. so i was good in running both. but unfortunately a virus effect the xp and i install the xp again.
    but here is a problem xp wipes out entire disk and grub2 just hide. and the options in starting up of booting to select ubuntu or xp hides.
    i dont know how to reinstall grub2. can any body help me?
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  2. 08-24-2011 #2
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    Hello

    The ubuntu folks have published a nice HowTo with several different methods of restoring GRUB to the MBR:

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Re...tallingWindows
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  3. 08-25-2011 #3
    allwimb
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    you have to use the grub-install command. man grub-install will give you more details about it.
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