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In addition to the other reply you received on this:
I would recommend you try the FDISK /MBR command. I had a similar
problem on a desktop system that I tried to install Win NT over an old
Linux installation.
Hope that helps.
Tony Mayer
Sysop
The Magic FunHouse BBS
http://bbs.magicom.net
Ian C> wrote:
> Hello all. I have an HP laptop here that although had only Win98
> installed, also had an unknown boot manager (based upon info supplied
> by owner). Partition type reads as UNKNOWN and using some recovery
> tools I can see directories. However, C: is unbootable (even if
> sys'ed). Using PQmagic, I split drive so I could back up some data to
> D, thinking I'd be able to repair C. Was unable to do so. Have since
> move backup data off system to CD via wireless link (thank you
> knoppix). I then wiped all partitions, formated drive and thought I was
> set. However, when trying to do a re-install of win98, system locks up;
> display shows garbage characters. Partition still UNKNOWN. Fdisk/mbr
> no help. Any ideas? TIA
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