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bobbdobbs
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I decided to give my old desktop with Xp on it to my sister. Fully updated it etc. Then I made a fatal error. I decided to remove ubuntu and win 7 from it, so not to confuse her. All was going well until I altered the MBR. Stupid I know, but I thought thats ok I have the Xp disk with a valid licence. I can just use that to fix it and all should be well. Can I find the damn disk, like Hell I can  Has anyone got a link to a prog so I can repair it quickly and easily? _________________Finally joined Flickr
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| Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:42 pm |
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pcernie
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What was that 'fixmbr' command prompt or whatever it was called?
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rustybucket
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That is in the Recovery Console, accessed from the XP install disk. Which he doesn't have... _________________Jim
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pcernie
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Ah, been a long time since I used XP in anger... _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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rustybucket
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Same here. I'm a *Nix boy these days _________________Jim
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bobbdobbs
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so no help then  _________________Finally joined Flickr
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JJW009
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I've not tried it, but you could have a look at: http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htmXPquick says it lets you fix the mbr. Personally, I've used one of several "repair disks" that came with things like Paragon disk manager. There's often a free copy on the PCpro cover. _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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JohnSheridan
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I have a copy of an XP disk somewhere at home (at work at moment) which I can look out tonight if you are still stuck.
Just PM me your details and I will see if I can get it posted to you.
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bobbdobbs
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JohnSheridan
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Did you get my CD and is this problem now resolved as heard nothing further from you.
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bobbdobbs
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Ah sorry about the delay. Yup I have recieved the CD and the problem is all resolved. You sir are a star!  Can you pm your address so I can return it. _________________Finally joined Flickr
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JohnSheridan
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No worries - you can keep the disk as I have several at work if I need one.
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bobbdobbs
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cheers _________________Finally joined Flickr
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