This article explains how to repair the master boot record on your Windows XP system using the fixmbr command.

You need to open the Windows XP Recovery Console. This is an advanced diagnostic mode with tools that can help you repair the master boot record.

Here's how to open and use this utility to repair the master boot record:

Boot your computer from the Windows XP CD by inserting the CD into the drive and pressing a key when you see Press any key to boot from CD.