Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04

Fson111 · 01-09-2009, 06:33 AM

In windows i started the Linux cd and choose the option to run Linux from the cd. I restarted the computer and it didn't run Linux. I started the cd again and it prompted me to install a program that would make it possible to start from the cd.

I restarted the computer and it ran Linux fine from the cd, i klicked the install option and choosed to install Linux alongside Windows. When i came to the disc partitioning utility i asked if i was shure and that i could not regret the next step. I stopped there and shut down Linux, removed the disc and restarted the computer. It ran for approx. 10 sec before it showed "0 active" and stopped.

It can't be started from the HDD but can start linux from the cd.

I need to get back on windows - what can i do?

Bstrgds

Fson

**wmorri** · 01-09-2009, 11:57 AM

Welcome to TSF!!!

Hi,

I would start with this and see what happens this is supposing that you have your Xp recovery disk:

Boot with the XP disk until reaching the press R for recovery console, and log onto the Windows installation detected. If you see the prompt for password and haven't assigned one simply press enter.

Once at the command prompt there simply type "Fixmbr" and "Fixboot" to see the mbr corrected as well as the boot information rewritten for XP. You should be able to replug the second drive in leaving the XP drive set as the default boot device to see Windows load right up.

If you don't have an xp recovery disk we can come up with another idea.

Cheers!

**Done_Fishin** · 01-09-2009, 11:59 AM

Try wmorri's advice first .. and if it doesn't help then try this ..
he pipped me to the post with his advice ...

Use your Windows installation CD to repair your Windows installation ..

boot from CD
at the first screen asking if you want to reapir or install .. choose install

hit F8 to agree to the user agreement

when it next stops it should list your previous Windows installation and ask you whether you want to install or repair.
make sure the installation is highlighted then hit R for repair

this will only re-install your hardware and leave everything that was installed previously intact .. if you only get the install with no repair option .. hit F3 several times to quit .. then report back here, we will talk about a program called testdisk to repair partitions

make sure you have your Key for the windows install since it will ask for it.

**wmorri** · 01-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Ha, Got you beat by two minutes!! Not that it matters as we are all here to help others, and each other. I thought that you weren't going to be around for a while, you said that you were busy.

Cheers!

**Bartender** · 01-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fson111

I started the cd again and it prompted me to install a program that would make it possible to start from the cd.

I'm wondering what Linux CD you're using?

**Done_Fishin** · 01-10-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmorri

I thought that you weren't going to be around for a while, you said that you were busy.

Cheers!

I am busy

.. but I am also trying to keep up when time allows .. knowing how busy you are

I found a minute or 5 to add to the needs of a fellow sufferer

see you around before we hijack this thread

**wmorri** · 01-10-2009, 08:45 AM

Or is he trying to install using WUBI? That is an evil windows program in my opinion.

Cheers!

**Done_Fishin** · 01-10-2009, 08:59 AM

What's WUBI ???

**wmorri** · 01-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Wubi, is a program that runs in windows. It allows you to install Ubuntu from your windows desktop. The program takes care of all the partitioning, and mbr setting up. It also allows you to go to your add/remove programs and then just delete ubuntu, and it is gone from your computer, partition and all.

I personally think that this is a bad way to install Linux. You don't get the understanding of how a partition works or how your Linux system is set up. Also, there have been a lot of problems with it.

Cheers!

01-09-2009, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fson111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: XP pro sp 3	Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 In windows i started the Linux cd and choose the option to run Linux from the cd. I restarted the computer and it didn't run Linux. I started the cd again and it prompted me to install a program that would make it possible to start from the cd. I restarted the computer and it ran Linux fine from the cd, i klicked the install option and choosed to install Linux alongside Windows. When i came to the disc partitioning utility i asked if i was shure and that i could not regret the next step. I stopped there and shut down Linux, removed the disc and restarted the computer. It ran for approx. 10 sec before it showed "0 active" and stopped. It can't be started from the HDD but can start linux from the cd. I need to get back on windows - what can i do? Bstrgds Fson

01-09-2009, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,814 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 Welcome to TSF!!! Hi, I would start with this and see what happens this is supposing that you have your Xp recovery disk: Boot with the XP disk until reaching the press R for recovery console, and log onto the Windows installation detected. If you see the prompt for password and haven't assigned one simply press enter. Once at the command prompt there simply type "Fixmbr" and "Fixboot" to see the mbr corrected as well as the boot information rewritten for XP. You should be able to replug the second drive in leaving the XP drive set as the default boot device to see Windows load right up. If you don't have an xp recovery disk we can come up with another idea. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

01-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 7,421 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 Try wmorri's advice first .. and if it doesn't help then try this .. he pipped me to the post with his advice ... Use your Windows installation CD to repair your Windows installation .. boot from CD at the first screen asking if you want to reapir or install .. choose install hit F8 to agree to the user agreement when it next stops it should list your previous Windows installation and ask you whether you want to install or repair. make sure the installation is highlighted then hit R for repair this will only re-install your hardware and leave everything that was installed previously intact .. if you only get the install with no repair option .. hit F3 several times to quit .. then report back here, we will talk about a program called testdisk to repair partitions make sure you have your Key for the windows install since it will ask for it. __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F I DON'T PLAY GAMES How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner Last edited by Done_Fishin; 01-09-2009 at 12:02 PM.

01-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,814 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 Ha, Got you beat by two minutes!! Not that it matters as we are all here to help others, and each other. I thought that you weren't going to be around for a while, you said that you were busy. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

01-10-2009, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,814 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 Or is he trying to install using WUBI? That is an evil windows program in my opinion. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

01-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 7,421 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 What's WUBI ??? __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F I DON'T PLAY GAMES How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner

01-10-2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,814 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Windows wont run after trying Linux Ubuntu 8.04 Wubi, is a program that runs in windows. It allows you to install Ubuntu from your windows desktop. The program takes care of all the partitioning, and mbr setting up. It also allows you to go to your add/remove programs and then just delete ubuntu, and it is gone from your computer, partition and all. I personally think that this is a bad way to install Linux. You don't get the understanding of how a partition works or how your Linux system is set up. Also, there have been a lot of problems with it. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!