Raistlin666 Posted February 27, 2008 CID Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have an Acer laptop, but did something stupid with it. I tried to put a bootleg ver of Linux on it, but can't get rid of it now T_T At first I was able to put windows back on as another partion and have it start with that at the beginning, but now it wants to start as linux only now, but I can't format it to save my life. And even when I do, some of the linux remains so it still won't work. It's not that I don't know how to use Linux, I tried to get it fast, and ended up getting a messed up copy of it. (My fault I know) Thanks in advance Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21854-laptop-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted February 27, 2008 CID Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Raistlin666, Since we aren't sure of the configuration, and boot files, I would reccommend that you download a version of "gparted live" @ http://download.tuxfamily.org/gpartedlive/, this is a live cd where you will be able to partition, and set flags on your drive as well as erase the partition you want . Set as boot , or many other options. Always install windows first, then the Linux distro, was it Mandriva that you installed , just pay attention to the partitioning, and know which one is what .( would be my guess if the partition tables got mess up) Or Ubuntu? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21854-laptop-help/#findComment-261585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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