Re: Linux boot loader stays on "GRUB" forever

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Date: 09/29/04


Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 07:52:52 GMT

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:09:08 -0700, "ypan" <ypan99@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I just installed a Fedora core 1 on my NT server PC. I selected "wipeout all
>partitions" option and installation went ok (But I didn't see Fedora boot
>loader screen as described on the book as the last step of installation).
>When I reboot the PC as instructed, the boot loader only shows "GRUB" and
>nothing else. It stays there forever. I tried the "rescue" step from the
>installation CD and it doesn't help. I am now completely stuck.
>
>Any idea?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ypan
>

Hehe,

you got and old boot disk laying around with fdisk on it? u can try
www.bootdisk.com, they boot disk images on the website u can use.
what u need to do basically is get a boot disk with fdisk on it and
run "fdisk /mbr" after it boots to the floppy. that should take care
of it, sounds like something i did with LILO back in the day.

andrew...



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