Recover the Windows boot loader using UBUNTU Live CD

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Hi all,

In the previous post i explained, how to recover the windows boot loader using  XP  CD. But some times it's not  possible to  recover the windows boot loader using XP CD. In that case, if you have a  UBUNTU  live CD(when compared to the XP, Ubuntu is  free  of cost and  is available  on internet) you have a chance to recover your system's boot using it.

               

Please follow the below steps to get back your PC in to normal state

1. Get the Ubuntu live CD ,(download(~700MB)it from the link and burn it onto CD or Make a Bootable USB)

2.Boot your system using the CD or USB with UBUNTU

3. Now , choose the "Try Ubuntu" (as it's a live session, you don't need to install) option when prompted and it will lead you to the Ubuntu Desktop 

4.Open the terminal in ubuntu (press  Ctrl+ Alt+T or go to Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal)

5.Type the following command in terminal


    sudo dd if=/usr/lib/syslinux/mbr.bin of=/dev/sda

( WARNING! Be careful with this command and check for typos before running it)

5.Now reboot, remove the Ubuntu CD and you should reboot straight into Windows.

Thank You