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How do you uninstall Grub from a dual system with Vista and Mepis linux (Toshiba Satellite)?

asked 06 May '10, 01:25

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If you don't have a Windows Boot disc, you can do it through lilo:

sudo aptitude install lilo mbr
lilo -M /dev/sda mbr

Note: Change "sda" to your boot drive.

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answered 06 May '10, 15:54

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edited 06 May '10, 18:48

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  1. Boot your box with Windows Vista Boot Disk.
  2. Select the repair tools.
  3. Select the console mode(Command Prompt).
  4. Type this in the console. bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot
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