Re: Windows XP and Redhat Linux 9 Dualboot problem(GRUB)

From: Eric Moors (scare.crow_at_oz.land)
Date: 08/29/03

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    > I have a Dell 8250 factory loaded with Windows XP. I purchased a second
    > hard disk and loaded Redhat Linux 9 on it. I was hoping to have a system
    > where I could choose wheter to boot Windows XP or Linux. However, now
    > when I reboot, the system freezes with a blank screen with "GRUB" in the
    > upper left corner. The system is non-responsive. I have to use my boot
    > diskette to boot Linux.

    I just recently had a problem with (an older) Dell machine and dual
    booting. Turned out a new HDD was added, but it wasn't enabled in the
    BIOS. No problem for linux, but booting from it wasn't possible this way.
    So, check your BIOS.

    Eric

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