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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:21 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    I am using vista 64-bit works awesome. recently i tried to install Linux OpenASUS 11 OS. In the middle of the installation I changed my mind, and I stopped installation.

    Now Every time i boot my pc i get dual boot message.

    Microsoft windows vista
    Linux OpenAsus 11 (windows installer)

    the OS was not installed but its initial setup installation files was installed, which i removed from their location in my hdd.

    I have tried Windows cleanup utility, CCleaner, bcdedit.exe..

    but none of these work in this case.

    i know two solutions. i tried fist one.

    MyComputer properties>advanced system setting>advanced>startup and recovery>settings>default OS> Microsoft Windows.
    and uncheck "Time to display list of operating systems:

    This is very basic and temporary solution. Next solution that i know is to use recovery disk and go to console.
    use this command.
    >fixmbr
    it will fix Master Boot record. that could be cause in this case. and then later on run Disk defragmentation utility in window.

    If Any body knows easy and better way to remove incomplete installtion of OS in boot proces please let me know.

    Your answers will be appreciated. 
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  • Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:42 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Well!

    I have fixed my problem by using system restore utility.

    i restore my system to the previous date.

    and it worked fine for me. if any body has the same issue they can use it too.


    Start>All Progoram>Accesories>System Tools>System restore.


    select restore point. and you will find some restore points, select the one that you think is correct.

    It will only take few minutes, depends on your system congifuration. mine took only 2 to 3 min.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Angel Bros.
     

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:37 PMMichael Murphy Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    We do not have anythig to do with dual-booting Linux problems in these Forums.

    You can try this, and see what is there:

    Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Run > in the Run Box, type: msconfig > OK the UAC prompt > Under BOOT Tab in next window > Click on Linux Boot reference > delete it.

    But, you may also have to then do a Startup Repair of Vista. 

    We do not know how far along you actually got with this, or the consequences of your aborted Linux installation..


    Cheers.
    Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner
     
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:05 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    Thanks to reply.

    I have tried all these things.

    in boot tab, it only displays one OS, which is Microsoft Windows.

    any ways Thank you
     
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:08 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    and i didn't go much further. before it format the partition, i stopped it. so it was in a initial stage.
     
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:44 PMMichael Murphy Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    http://www.linuxforums.org/

    http://ubuntuforums.org/

    You will have to ask in the above Linux Forums.


    Cheers.
    Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner
     
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:13 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    more precise on my problem.


    how do i replace grldr with bcdedit.exe?

    actually in my case grldr (grub.exe) took place instead of bcdedit.exe file.

    so my system is booting with grldr file which is linux boot file.

    now i need to replace/fix it. i know some commands that i can use in recovery console.

    but to get in recovery console i need vista installation disk. that i don't have it. i only have recovery disk from manufacturer "ASuS". and it doesn't give me CMD option.

    for the other users you do the following method to fix it.

    recovery console. type these commands and enjoy!

    C:                                                 "hit enter"
    bootsect /nt60 sys /mbr                  "hit enter"

    restart the computer


    Thank you. linux forum has nothing do with that.



     
  • Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:42 PMAngel of Death Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Well!

    I have fixed my problem by using system restore utility.

    i restore my system to the previous date.

    and it worked fine for me. if any body has the same issue they can use it too.


    Start>All Progoram>Accesories>System Tools>System restore.


    select restore point. and you will find some restore points, select the one that you think is correct.

    It will only take few minutes, depends on your system congifuration. mine took only 2 to 3 min.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Angel Bros.