SATA Drive Won't Boot XP or Linux

nrichar2 · 04-08-2008, 08:09 PM

I have a dual-boot setup of XP and Linux Ubuntu on my computer and neither will boot. I suspect the hard drive because I can run Ubuntu Live from the disk. My SATA drive is a Seagate Barracude and I have an ASUS a7n8x deluxe. I don't know what the best thing to do in order to still get my data back. I rarely use the Linux boot, just wanted to try Linux, so all my data is in Windows. Should I try reinstalling Linux and see if I can get to my Windows data from there? I really just need to make sure I can get everything off of the drive and I don't know the best way to do this.

Thanks

**Deleted090308** · 04-09-2008, 02:08 AM

Welcome to TSF.

What happens when you try to boot XP?

You could try repairing the XP boot manager:

Start the computer with the Windows CD.
At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to select the repair option.
You will have to enter the Administrator password - if none, just press <Enter>.
The Windows installation will be detected - usually called "1" >> select that.
In the recovery console - type bootcfg /rebuild > press <Enter>.
The drive will be scanned and you will be asked to:
Add installation to boot list? Press Y.
Next prompt: Enter Load Identifier: > type Windows XP > press <Enter>.
Another prompt: Enter OS Load options: > type /fastdetect > press <Enter>.
Take the Windows disc out.
Type Exit > press <Enter>.

04-08-2008, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
nrichar2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP and Linux Ubuntu	SATA Drive Won't Boot XP or Linux I have a dual-boot setup of XP and Linux Ubuntu on my computer and neither will boot. I suspect the hard drive because I can run Ubuntu Live from the disk. My SATA drive is a Seagate Barracude and I have an ASUS a7n8x deluxe. I don't know what the best thing to do in order to still get my data back. I rarely use the Linux boot, just wanted to try Linux, so all my data is in Windows. Should I try reinstalling Linux and see if I can get to my Windows data from there? I really just need to make sure I can get everything off of the drive and I don't know the best way to do this. Thanks

04-09-2008, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: SATA Drive Won't Boot XP or Linux Welcome to TSF. What happens when you try to boot XP? You could try repairing the XP boot manager: Start the computer with the Windows CD. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to select the repair option. You will have to enter the Administrator password - if none, just press <Enter>. The Windows installation will be detected - usually called "1" >> select that. In the recovery console - type bootcfg /rebuild > press <Enter>. The drive will be scanned and you will be asked to: Add installation to boot list? Press Y. Next prompt: Enter Load Identifier: > type Windows XP > press <Enter>. Another prompt: Enter OS Load options: > type /fastdetect > press <Enter>. Take the Windows disc out. Type Exit > press <Enter>.