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OK, so first of all some information about my computer:
Dell Dimension E521
Windows XP Media Center

So, earlier today I was on the computer after a kinda crappy event that happened after school, and I figured I better occupy my bored self with something to do. So, I decided that today I would finally check out Ubuntu. So I go to the website (http://ubuntu.com for those who may be interested), follow the instructions, and then I put the disk into my computer and start installing it (after playing with it, of course). So, I chose English as my language, then I chose "Install beside it" or whatever the first option was. Basically install it along side Windows or Mac OS or whatever. So I chose that, selected my external hard drive (couldn't select the internal one for some reason), then clicked next and it installed.

However, before doing all that, when I went to install Ubuntu I hibernated Windows since booting it takes so long.

That was apparently a mistake. Becsue now when I turn my computer on, it goes straight to Ubuntu. I've tried every single option pretty much in the boot menu (if there is a way to fix this in that menu, do tell me :D), I played with the BIOS, but no matter what, I can't get into Windows. Now if I go into Ubuntu's "Finder" app, and click my windows partition, well the following error pops up:

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That's all the details I can give for now. If someone could PLEASE help me that would be GREATLY appreciated. My plan was for Ubuntu to just be an option when I want to try something different than boring Windows or Mac OS. But it seems that plan failed. Sorry if there are too many horrible grammar errors here. It's 2:37 AM and I'm actually going to bed right now becsue I didn't realize how late it was.

Seriously though, if you can help, that would be AWESOME!

asked Sep 10 '11 at 02:46

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I had the same problem with XP on my netbook. Windows didn't work after I installed UBUNTU on it. I just reinstalled XP and removed UBUNTU.

answered Sep 10 '11 at 11:26

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I cannot find the Windows restore DVD though. This is a time where I really wish I had it haha :) I could try the one with my parent's lappy but from what I know at least what Apple does is make each one serial number specific. Ah well I'll try it anyway. I'm about to leave here soon so I'll try it when I get back.

(Sep 10 '11 at 11:49) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

OK I'm trying this. I'm repairing the original Windows thing, and it's working so far. Then I'll figure out how to delete ubuntu. Next time I'll put the boot loader on the C drive (which I think caused the problems)

(Sep 10 '11 at 22:04) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

Well, that was easy enough. Thanks! It actually worked so that's good

(Sep 10 '11 at 23:48) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

Open the Terminal

For Lubuntu 10.10, you need to install os-prober with

sudo apt-get install os-prober and then update grub again with

sudo update-grub

This command should find windows and add it to the grub loader.

ref: askubuntu.com

answered Sep 10 '11 at 03:33

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edited Sep 10 '11 at 03:34

I'm using Ubuntu 11.04 though. Will it still work?

(Sep 10 '11 at 11:18) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

ok, so I did that, rebooted, still stuck in Ubuntu, so how to I get into Windows?

(Sep 10 '11 at 12:03) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

I see you installed Ubuntu on an external hard drive. Have you tried shutting down, unplugging the external drive, and then starting the computer back up? Also, I agree with @Joss on his suggestion to install GRUB.

answered Sep 10 '11 at 04:54

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Yes I have. All it does is the floppy drive makes a horrifying noise, and then I have to hard reset it after it tells me a drive doesn't exist or something.

(Sep 10 '11 at 11:19) Pizzscn Pizzscn's gravatar image

Are there any other possible things I can try? This is actually very serious

answered Sep 10 '11 at 20:33

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