I received a direct response from Michael which I don't see copied to the mailing list.
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:00 pm, Walker, Michael wrote: > >It is my understanding that on installation windows by default > >places NTLDR is the first file system which is > >understood by the MS software. So if the 4.3G had some MS > >file system when you installed XP on the 80G drive then > >the chances are that NTLDR was placed on the 4.3G drive and > >is now overwritten by FreeBSD. > > > >I would expect that a MS expert might be able to replace the > >NTLDR file and reconstruct the data file that goes with it; > >but this is outside my ken. > > > >Malcolm > > Im pretty sure that if you boot from the XP cd enter the recovery console, > that there is a option to replace NTLDR. > Don't quote me on this, I have only ever had to do it once and that was > using a windows 2000 cd. > Also, the windows XP bootloader can boot freeBSD, you just have to set it > up to. > > Mick Walker Although I find it of interest it possibly has more relevance for Saccheen than me. Thanks Michael, on both our behalves. Malcolm _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
