Re: How can I get back Grub?

From: Lenard (Lenard_at_127.0.0.1)
Date: 05/28/05

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    Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 12:58:36 GMT

    nospam wrote:

    >
    > "Jean-David Beyer" <jdbeyer@exit109.com> wrote in message
    > news:119gkhhiod7g552@corp.supernews.com...
    >> nospam wrote:
    >>> I use Grub to boot Linux Enterprise, Windows XP Pro, and Windows XP
    >>> 64 bit.
    >>> I don't know what happened but I lost Grub. I can only boot Windows.
    >>>
    >>> Is there a way to get Grub working again or, can I boot Linux fron
    >>> boot.ini?
    >>>
    >>>
    >> Did you re-install Windows or something? Perhaps all you need do is
    >> boot Linux from a CD-ROM (or floppy, if your distro is old enough to
    >> fit a boot onto a floppy) and re-write the boot block.
    >
    > It's Enterprise WS 3.0, when I installed it, I was not given the
    > option to create a bootdisk. Anyhow, how do I rewrite the boot block
    > otherwise?

    Boot with the RHEL 3.0 installation media, when the splash screen is
    displayed type; linux rescue

    Answer a few questions and follow the on-screen instructions about using
    chroot, when ready type something like;

    grub-install --recheck /dev/hda

    See 'man grub-install' and 'man mkbootdisk' without the quotes for extra
    points.

    Also visit for other boot options;

    http://www.redhat.com/advice/tips/dualboot.htm

    http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/RHEL-3-Manual/ 

    -- 
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
 safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."     -- B. Franklin, 1759
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