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i install windows xp alongside ubuntu os - need windows couple of things , have plenty of disk space not enough memory virtualbox run well.

have read advice on installing xp after linux , bit frightens me off reinstalling grub, have had lot of problems grub in past ok when playing spare computer daren't risk main system.

wondering whether, if installed xp on partition , installed lightweight linux after that, whether new linux os provide bootloader both xp & ubuntu - thought, idea if work?

susan

it not difficult reinstall grub2 boot loader mbr , run sudo update-grub find new windows install , let boot both.

need have current version ubuntu livecd or usb boot , run repairs.

how restore ubuntu/xp/vista/7 bootloader (updated ubuntu 9.10 - grub2) - talsemgeest
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1014708
reinstall grub2 - short version & full chroot version
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/gr...alling%20grub2

can simple 2 lines if know root partition, if separate /boot partition have mount that:
#comments after #, enter commands in terminal session
#install mbr livecd/usb, ubuntu install on sda5 , want grub2's bootloader in drive sda's mbr:
#find linux partition, change sda5 if not correct:
sudo fdisk -l
#confirm linux sda5
sudo mount /dev/sda5 /mnt
sudo grub-install --root-directory=/mnt/ /dev/sda
#if grub 1.99 natty or later uses boot not root.
sudo grub-install --boot-directory=/mnt/boot /dev/sda

# if no errors on previous commands reboot working system , run this:
sudo update-grub

windows install in primary (sda1 thru sda4) ntfs formated partition boot flag, or unallocated space primary partition available. not see linux partitions.

not hurt have repair cd or more:
boot repair:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/boot-repair
can repair many boot issues or create bootinfo report & post link run of boot info script can see exact configuration.


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