Windows 8.1 will not boot after setting up dual-boot with Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon

In which forum should I ask this question?
After installing Linux Mint onto a partition of my hard drive, Windows 8.1 is listed a choice to boot into after restarting my computer, but will not boot up. It suggests a boot repair and to obtain Windows 8.1 from my distributor. I have seen on other forums
that this has not worked, and I was wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for how to proceed.
Thanks in advance.

You can try them over here.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1?tab=Threads
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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