Solved Lost the Linux bootloader after fixing a boot problem with Windows

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WinAndLinuxTutorials

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:welcomewave:

Today, when I turned on the computer and tried to boot into Windows, I found that winload.exe was corrupted. I tried to fix it from the Windows Installation Disc using the commands: bootrec /fixmbr and bootrec /fixboot and then I restarted the system. And the surprise was:
1) Linux bootloader was lost
2) Windows was still corrupted!!!

Then the last solution to fix Windows was System Restore. I restored the Windows, but the Linux bootloader was still lost. Can you help me restoring the Linux bootloader?

Basic information about my Linux installation:
OS: Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit
Installation type: Custom Installation (by booting from the disc that contains Ubuntu and installing it)

Thanks :)
 

win7holic

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if you ever delete "something" related to the Ubuntu file in windows?
I ever like this.
but, I did re-install (Ubuntu)

READ this:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-restore-grub-boot-loader-after-installing-windows.html
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows

hope that's will help you.
 
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WinAndLinuxTutorials

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Thank you! This link helped me :)

1. I used the Ubuntu CD
2. I used the second option to install boot repair.
3. When boot repair opened, I clicked recommended repair.
 
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