I (think) I accidentally screwed up my EFI or MBR installing Ubuntu

Ok. I was installing Ubuntu on my MBP. I didn't pay attention to where it was installing grub. I tried deleting ubuntu and grub. I symlinked the EFI partition, and deleted grub from there. When I boot, I get a black screen, and the sh-sh noise my mac normally makes when it boots. If it was the first time booting since I last booted successfully, it makes 1 long beep. If I shut down, wait a few minutes, and try again, I get a black screen with no beep. If I shut down, wait, boot it back up, I can boot up fine. I think I messed my up my MBR or EFI. I also did sudo fdisk -u /dev/disk0. I don't have a windows disk, and reinstalling os x is not an option, because my mom would kill me for "messing with technology." Any help would be appreciated.

I'm having the same problem. Do you happen to remember where you found instructions to "force update" the firmware? I've tried the Firmware restoration CD but can't figure out how to use it since holding down the power button doesn't change the boot behavior.

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Hi Judy,
Try closing all of your open applications. Launch Acrobat and choose Help > Repair Acrobat Installation.
Then try to create your PDF files again.
Let us know how it goes.
-David

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I have the same problem - it is maddening. I rely on this iPad for work so this is not just an annoyance! The above solutions of changing the appleid on the device or on the website do not work.
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my adobe reader does not read my pdf filI think it was screwed up by the other "PDF-READER". I deleted the other "PDF-READER" from my pc, but it still does not work.

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Which version of Adobe Reader you are using?
Is it showing any error message?
A screenshot of the error would be more helpful.
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There is nothing that you can do to get rid of the balance on your own. Contact iTunes Store Support and seek their assistance. I believe that they can reset your balance for you.
https://expresslane.apple.com/Issues.action

HT204380 I can't find the FaceTime icon on my phone think I accidentally deleted it help

U can't find my FaceTime app think I accidentally deleted it. Help
X

You CAN't delete Facetime.
Where do you purchased this iPhone?
All devices from United Arab Emirates doesn't have Facetime by default due to local laws,

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SoakingWetScott wrote:
Thanks, but that did not work. When I erased the Hard Drive it must have wiped the recovery partition also, When I press that button, it just boots into Ubuntu.
Hi
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I was cleaning out my computer and accidentally deleted my Itunes, i have re-installed the latest version, how do i get all my music back into i-tunes from one of my devices?

i was cleaning out my computer and accidentally deleted my Itunes, i have re-installed the latest version, how do i get all my music back into i-tunes from one of my devices?

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How do I Install Ubuntu 14.10 on efi HP110-225ea machine?

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BWallum, welcome to the forum.
It is not my policy to send members away from the forum. However, when you have problems with Ubuntu, it is best to go to the experts: http://ubuntuforums.org/. These members have helped me many times when I used Ubuntu.
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I accidentally erased mac os 10.6 while installing windows 7 on macbook air, how do I install back to mac?, I accidentally erased mac os 10.6 while installing windows 7 on macbook air, how do I install back to mac?

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MultiMedia Center for Think Offerings for Windows XP and 2000 -- will not install on Windows 7

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