What im saying is that if he cannot do that, he probobly wouldnt have been able to create the correct linux partition on a seperate primay partition in order to do the linux install. It requires more than just using partition magic to make two partitions for dual booting/keeping windows. If he doesnt have windows/cant get into windows, its probobly destroyed. He has enough knowledge to install it, so im sure he has tried everything in his power to just get into windows.