0) make a backup.
1) unplug the centos drive while you do the install, just to be
sure. (warning, you may run into master-slave complications due
to this, depending how you've got things configured)
2) install windows.
3) boot from centos disk in rescue mode. re-install grub.
I think the right syntax for this would be:
chroot /mnt/sysimage
/sbin/grub-install
4) you did remember to make a backup, right?
On Fri, Jul 29, 2005 at 10:49:26PM +0900, Dave Gutteridge wrote:
>
> I have a computer that dual boots between Windows and CentOS. Each
> has it's own hard drive.
>
> I suddenly have a problem with Windows, and may need to reinstall. I
> need it for applications like After Effects, Premiere, and other things
> that I am currently in the middle of a project with.
>
> It seems the system has become usnstable, it's preventing me from
> continuing to work, and I may need to wipe the Windows partition clean
> and start again.
>
> My concern is that if I do that, I will lose the Grub boot loader
> and not be able to access CentOS again.
>
> How can I reinstall Windows with a clean partition, and preserve my
> dual booting?
>
> Dave
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