Deleted Ubuntu partition, grub rescue

Question

I had a system with a dual boot of Windows 8.1 and Ubuntu 13. I deleted the Ubuntu partition in Disk Management in Windows, and then this problem occurred. My problem is that I can't access or boot from CD or USB, which I think is because of Windows 8.1.

Do you have any tips on how to fix it?

Wait you Can't use live CD? How did you get ubuntu on in the first place? — Julian Stirling, Jan 03 '14 at 11:22
possible duplicate of How to remove Ubuntu and put Windows back on? — psusi, May 27 '14 at 03:29

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 03 '14 at 11:21

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You deleted the partition with the boot flag.

Boot with Ubuntu LiveCD or LiveUSB.
Open Gparted, look for the windows partition.
Right click on it and select manage flags.
Select boot.
Apply all changes and exit gparted
Restart PC

answered Jan 03 '14 at 11:21

Julian Stirling

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This worked for me, although the OP did specify not being able to boot from CD/USB. – Milo P Oct 07 '14 at 17:11
It just corrupted my windows too! :( Btw, I was able to recover windows by repeating it once again. – Mostafiz Rahman Jan 22 '15 at 16:36

Deleted Ubuntu partition, grub rescue

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