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Cannot access Windows via grub after new dual-boot Ubuntu install

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I previously installed Ubuntu on a computer that had Windows XP on it and got it successfully to run alongside it. (access both OS systems)

Now I installed Ubuntu again on my MSI notebook with Windows 8.1, and I cannot access the GRUB without hitting escape on startup, and even then, I can no longer open windows.

Before all of this, I created a recovery point, file history and saved a back up on a external hard drive incase I did anything wrong.

Now how can I revert my computer back to it's state before installation.

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answered 3 Years ago wherejuic · Accepted Answer

Well, there is no magic Undo button, but my guess to do this effectively would be to completely remove Ubuntu by deleting the Ubuntu partitions, then seeing if you can boot Windows 8.1. Then use Disk Management to make the Windows 8.1 partition big again. I have heard that problems are very common when trying to dual-boot with Windows 8 and 8.1, you might want to look around on the Ubuntu Wiki for help on doing the install again. Disabling Hibernation and Fast Boot in Windows 8.1 might be necessary before attempting to install Ubuntu again.