[HLUG] Getting rid of Linux Loader

[Phil Taylor]

most linux installs will boot from CD without reading the existing 
loader (subject to bios configuration) and then during the installation 
process you will be able to install/configure the new loader.

fdisk /mbr should work, but it appears you are not having joy with that.


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Sue & Michael Ranyard wrote:
>
> I'll try posting this question again, as I am completely stuck.
>
> In trying to get rid of the linux Loader I have tried, without 
> success, to use the fdisk /mbr prompt.
> Im using Windows XP and I've also tried both Command Prompt and 
> cmd.exe.  Both these would not accept fdisk /mbr
> Tried a windows 98 boot disk  and got message 'incorrect DOS version'
> Made a DOS start up disk under XP and got message - 'bad command or 
> file name'
>
> What am I doing wrong?
>
> But now another question.  I have a copy of  Fedora 4 and Debian 3.1 
> to try.  Both come with installers so can I just try installing the 
> Fedora over Mandrake.  Will the installer ammend the Linux Loader 
> without me having to remove it first?
>
> Michael
>
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