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Step 2 - Using FDISK - Other FDISK Features
Other FDISK Features

There is an often overlooked but very useful option for the FDISK command....

FDISK /MBR

This option tells FDISK to re-write the Master partition Boot Record without affecting the partitions on the drive. This is particularly useful if a virus has infected the master boot record of your drive and you need to rebuild it. This command is also useful if you have a dual boot system and need to re-write the MBR to pick up the dual system if one fo them over-writes the other.