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I always take out the battery because of the possibility of Windows updates orphans, pipe overruns and underruns, kernel panic, etc.. Allows one to cleanly pull the plug. I wasn't sure of your situation at the time but I was going to say go ahead and try the Windows repair disk next. Linux boot problems are never difficult to solve, but Windows because of its business relationships with OEMs is more difficult. The most common mistake new users make with dual booting is removing Windows recovery and OEM utility partitions. Glad you solved it before it got worse. Enjoy your LL. If you are adept with Windows easy bcd is unnecessary. You can do all the same things from the power shell these days. Something worth reading up on if you think you are going to move up to a Windows 10 box at some point... it's annoying... but sometimes necessary for people/businesses to keep Windows. A lot of small businesses still dual boot these days, often Windows 7 because they have a bought and paid for whole office suite and a crap database setup. Can't save macros etc.
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Well dang! I had a post almost ready to go when I lost it. Probably tmi anyway.
I just wanted to thank you again for all your help & for answering the question about the battery.
I do have a Windows 10 machine that is still under warranty and they won't honor the warranty with Linux installed on it. Since I really, really hate Win 10, I rarely use it and will replace it with Linux as soon as I can. Will definitely read up on how to dual boot but would actually prefer to just have Linux on it.
I'm keeping Win 7 on my laptop because I'm an artist who uses Paint Shop Pro & PS Elements to tweak photos for painting references and for resizing, color correcting, etc. entries into juried shows. I've tried the Gimp for that and can't get it to do what I need. Until I find (& learn) a Linux replacement, I need to keep Win 7. I did download Krita and really think I've found a good replacement but still have to learn it better.
Anyway, was delighted to find LL as Windows and all the software I've previously used are definitely not what I want to use any more.
I do like computers (I have three and a tablet!) and believe the challenges help keep a sharp mind - a right brain/left brain balance if you will. I really am way older than the majority of people who probably take on Linux & it takes me a bit longer to 'get' some of the concepts but I'm stubborn and refuse to give up! lol
Again, thanks for your help - you can't know how much I appreciate it.
