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Tried installing windows with a installation CD, i deleted some partitions because it was an unknown partition (which was used by ubuntu) then the installation failed.Now whenever i boot up my laptop i get a unknown file system grub rescue error. What can i do that will fix this error? Is there anything i can do?

I have already tried installing windows xp, but it doesn't identify any hard drives. I've placed a ubuntu installation dvd in the disk drive, but i don't get the prompt to boot from disk. i've also tried going into the grub menu by holding the shift key. It'll say grub loading, followed by unknown file system.

Brian Lopez
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I've had my share of problems with partitions and dual booting with my machines too. This topic here (http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2/Troubleshooting) was always helpful whenever I bumped into the grub rescue screen of death. You could also try using Ubuntu Live CD and running boot-repair (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair), but the first solution is almost guaranteed to work.

I would recommend installing Windows first and then installing Ubuntu, but last week I had to do the other way around because Ubuntu was messing with Windows boot files (stupid Sony VAIO and its UEFI/Legacy shenanigans), so I don't think this is always the best way to proceed. If you prefer (or have to, like I did) installing Windows later, you'll have to use Ubuntu Live CD and run boot-repair.

SkydivingPanda
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