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Subject: Re: how do I create partitions?
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Peter schrieb:

> Given that, on a windows client, I have backed up the partition the OS and
> its applications reside on. 
> Given that the client's disk becomes unusable.
> Given that I can recreate the correct partition size and type with this
> CD.
> 
> What is the best way to set up the MBR of the windows client so it will
> boot?  An aborted Windows install?

I'm not sure what you are trying to do. sysinstall's fdisk programm 
which is on the CD writes suitable boot code to the MBR if you want it.

Björn