I can't start ubuntu due to "Windows failed to start" error with wubi

Asked Oct 21 '12 at 03:14

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I am unable to start Ubuntu. I have Windows and Ubuntu 12.10 installed via wubi.exe. This is the error message I got:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

 1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer. 
 2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."  
 3. Click "Repair your computer."

If you don't have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance. 

 File: `\ubuntu\winboot\wubildr.mbr`
 Status: 0xc0000098

edited Nov 21 '16 at 06:26

Zanna

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asked Oct 21 '12 at 03:14

saraxue

@saraxue Is this happening on Windows 8? If so, see Is wubi for Windows 8? and Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed UEFI Supported Windows 8 system (and please let us know). – Eliah Kagan Jan 21 '13 at 04:42
If you have a Linux CD you may be able to fix it ... Read this >> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1639198 Are you using Windows 8 ? – M. Allen West Feb 02 '13 at 07:14

I can't start ubuntu due to "Windows failed to start" error with wubi

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