Ubuntu
grub2 package

Windows no longer boots after attempted Ubuntu removal.

Asked by Matthew S. McCard

I followed this idiot's guide: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/nongeeks-guide-safely-uninstall-ubuntu-dualbooting-machine/
After writing the MBR, I tried to restart, like it said. I got a screen that said "Windows can't boot". Something about recent hardware or software changes. There is no "safe boot" option when I press F8. Neither of what I select when I press F12 works either! Thankfully, I still had my USB stick and can use Ubuntu for now. I'd like to get Windows back! I'm going to try to re-install Ubuntu. Maybe with GRUB back, I can try again.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Use your Windows boot CD and reinstate your boot loader. Not actually an Ubuntu issue. You removed Ubuntu and nowe only have WIndows. Your issue is with Windows.

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Warren Hill (warren-hill) said : 		#2

The CD that came with Windows should allow you to fix the MBR see here:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/133533/how-to-remove-ubuntu-and-put-windows-back-on

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