grub4dos shows up on dual boot system and I don't want it

[scottsmith953]

I managed to screw up some system files. Downloaded a linux based repair tool and somehow wound up with grub4dos instead of the windows bootmanager. How can I get that back? If i try a repair from an install disc, what system will it boot. Currently I can't boot either. Tried different things and not sure what I have screwed up in grub4dos? Please help

 

[samuria]

Welcome to the forum. You dont give much info but as a quick fix boot to install media choose cmd prompt type

fdisk /mbr

 

[scottsmith953]

I'm not familiar with forums but have seen some good info on this site. What would you like to know that could help you help me?

 

[samuria]

You dont say what system youur using as your info says xp and 11. If its 11 then are you using uefi, secure boot etc on a gpt disk or xp with a mbr disk

 

[file3456]

To enter command prompt from the installation OS disk (or USB) follow this guide: Command Prompt at Startup


You could also try EasyBCD's EasyRE. EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies

When ever you try a live Linux CD you should disconnect the SATA and/or the power cables from all hard drives. I can't tell you how many times people have hosed over their Windows install messing around with a live Linux disk they know nothing about.

 

[scottsmith953]

I believe that it is still MBR, not UEFI.

Don't have the windows disk, trying to get one.

Could I boot right into Easy BCD? If I do, what would I want to do? Not familiar with it at all

 

[samuria]

Best bet is download Macrium Software | Reflect Free Edition create from it a rescue disk boot from the disk and there is an option to rebuild boot loader

 

[scottsmith953]

Thank you. I'll give that a try