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linux14.04 deleted/renamed bootmgfw.efi

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May 28, 2014 1:08:34 PM

i just installed linux Ubuntu to my alienware x51 on Sda1 a few days ago and have been trying to get grub to find the file. Windows 7 was pre installed on the sdb (I Think) partition i have used boot-repair and it did nothing. I do have a windows 7 install disc (cracked) but the repair option can't find my OS as it only boots in legacy. i tried editing my 40_custom and i got error:invalid EFI path.
I also burned a system repair disc from my dads window 7 laptob (64 bit , Just like mine) even that only boots in legacy.

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May 28, 2014 1:18:39 PM

If it's a cracked version of Windows you want help with then you won't get it here.
Update: May have been a little hasty in closing the thread by assuming the worst. Did not take into account you may or do have a legitmate Windows key.

Do you think the install disc could be the problem? If yes, have tried downloading a copy from Microsoft?
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May 29, 2014 6:41:48 AM

Brendan Mcgowan said:
i just installed linux to my alienware x51 a few days ago and have been trying to get grub to find the file. Windows 7 was pre installed on the sdb partition i have used boot-repair and it did nothing. I do havea windows 7 install disc (cracked) but the repair option can't find my OS. i tried editing my 40_custom and i got error:invalid EFI path


From linux run as root (ie su or maybe sudo, you didn't mention what linux)
update-grub
If the windows launcher is there grub will add it. If still no go you can use gparted to look at the partition to see i it's ok. You should also be able to see the files of the windows partition from the places folder, again, not knowing what version of linux I can't be more specific. You can download a recovery console for win 7, search rc.iso win7

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May 31, 2014 2:56:01 PM

stillblue said:
Brendan Mcgowan said:
i just installed linux to my alienware x51 a few days ago and have been trying to get grub to find the file. Windows 7 was pre installed on the sdb partition i have used boot-repair and it did nothing. I do havea windows 7 install disc (cracked) but the repair option can't find my OS. i tried editing my 40_custom and i got error:invalid EFI path


From linux run as root (ie su or maybe sudo, you didn't mention what linux)
update-grub
If the windows launcher is there grub will add it. If still no go you can use gparted to look at the partition to see i it's ok. You should also be able to see the files of the windows partition from the places folder, again, not knowing what version of linux I can't be more specific. You can download a recovery console for win 7, search rc.iso win7



i have already tried updating grub and can u post a link to a recovery console

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