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Can't Access Linux Partition on USB Drive

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by fastco, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. fastco Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,511

    Hi,
    Installed Ubuntu on USB Hard Drive without the Grub Loader. Now I can't access it at all. I just want to reformat the drive in NTFS. I tried DOS, Bart PE, WIndows XP disk (can't access drive), HELIX sees it but can't access or format it. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks...
    fastco, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. fastco Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,511

    Disregard, I figured it out.
    I booted off of the XP cd, deleted the partition on the usb drive then just formatted it through Windows.
    fastco, Jul 27, 2006
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