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hilowe · 08-15-2005, 01:25 PM

Yes, typing "fix mbr" will only replace the master boot record. It leaves your partitions alone.

IMO, if you're new to linux, you might want to try Mandriva or Fedora. These distros are more geared towards people who are new to Linux.

08-15-2005, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
hilowe Ultra Techie Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 558	Yes, typing "fix mbr" will only replace the master boot record. It leaves your partitions alone. IMO, if you're new to linux, you might want to try Mandriva or Fedora. These distros are more geared towards people who are new to Linux. __________________ <img src=\"http://gfx.statgfx.com/old/folding.cgi?&username=hilowe&teamid=12864&trans=ye s&template=fah_original&.jpg\" alt=\"www.Statgfx.com\" />