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to: Mike Powell
from: Jeff Guerdat
date: 2009-03-15 18:23:14
subject: Re: Getting Rid of XP Boot Menu

Mike Powell wrote:

> However, uninstalling
> the original ubuntu install did not remove the Windows boot menu entry.
> So now, when the user chooses XP from grub, the are again presented with
> another menu (the Windows one) asking again which OS they want.  Since the
> ubuntu install it is pointed to doesn't reside there anymore anyway, this
> is more than redundant.  
>  
> So, how does one remove the Windows boot menu?  I knew how on the 9x
> versions, but can't find the darn thing anywhere (or any documentation of
> its existence in XP help).  Thanks!

Since Linux is no longer installed, the simplest thing to do is to boot 
from the XP install CD and choose the first repair option presented. 
That will take you into the Recovery Console where you can simply type in:

fixmbr

which will redo the mbr.  The machine can then be rebooted directly into 
the XP menu.  If this doesn't work, go back into the Recovery Console 
again and try:

fixboot

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/r_c_cmds.htm

-- 
Jeff Guerdat

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
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