grub loading problem

[ck3k]

I usually install windows first, and then overlay with linux, and use lilo/grub to overwrite the MBR to dual boot the system. Eeek, you killed it, now, just get lilo up and running, a simple google, or look in linuxquestions.org will show you how to do it either way, I personally have never used grub, but my suggestion is lilo. So if you can boot into linux, set it all up thru there...the lilo can be found in /etc/lilo.conf and the info you will need to set it up is in your /boot directory, these values may be differant on differant distros...

mine looks like this

GNU nano 1.2.2 File: lilo.conf

boot = /dev/hda
lba32
prompt
timeout = 150
# Normal VGA console
vga = normal
message=/usr/share/lilo-bootscreens/xray-blue.boot
# End LILO global section
# Linux bootable partition config begins
image = /boot/vmlinuz
root = /dev/hda7
label = Linux
read-only
#
image = /boot/vmlinuz-orig
root = /dev/hda7
label = Linux-orig
read-only
# Linux bootable partition config ends
# DOS bootable partition config begins
other = /dev/hda1
label = Windows
table = /dev/hda
# DOS bootable partition config ends

Minus my nifty graphical lilo thing, you should see how it is setup, you just have to figure out your partitions, and in the linux boot up you have to have it point to the right files to load on boot, these are found in your /boot directory.

EDIT : this is all done on my Slackware 9.1 boxen

[EeeekPenguins]

Well heres an update. I found an XP disc and loaded it up and went to fix the mbr as I was told. I went and did this and when I rebooted it got the message "error loading operating system." So I'am playing around with the repair tool and searching google for stuff. But if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

[EeeekPenguins]

I'am confused. Can we not talk about cocks or distros, or both?

[ck3k]

Your taken all the fun out of it.....:D

[Chris]

I knew there was someone waiting in my bushes to pick me off if I picked the wrong distro. Now which one of you is it?

Blah blah blah...my distro has more wang than your distro, blah blah blah, package manager blah blah blah.

READ THIS BEFORE POSTING HERE--------v

If anyone posts a "my distro is better than your distro" bullshit post on this thread again while it is open...I am gonna ban em.


There is no such thing as a best distro. There is no such thing as a secure OS. Work/use what you feel comfortable with. If you have a reason for liking a specific OS then use it. Jesus....do you really think it matters to anyone else what you use?


Note: this is not in regards to any of the previous posts in this thread...this is an attempt to head ignorant Distro cock size comparisons off at the pass.

[EeeekPenguins]

"Choose wisely, the real distro will bring you life, where a false one will bring you death"

I knew there was someone waiting in my bushes to pick me off if I picked the wrong distro. Now which one of you is it?

[ck3k]

apt-get trembles before the mighty EMERGE!!!!!

but, the gentoo install is a tad more tricky....do what your heart tells you...listen to that little voice inside telling you what distro thy shall choose.

"Choose wisely, the real distro will bring you life, where a false one will bring you death"

[EeeekPenguins]

Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it. But problem solved, I got ahold of an XP disc and I'am going to fix it tonight.

[ripshy]

No slack disc.

ISO images:
ftp://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/ftp.slac...install-d1.iso
ftp://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/ftp.slac...install-d2.iso

If you have dialup, I would be willing to compress the images I have for 9.1 into managable size files; just PM me. Slack's cool, but I reccomend Debian. I just can't get over apt-get, and have not fooled around with slapt-get yet. I could even mail some cds to you, for about $3.00 via paypal to cover costs.

[ck3k]

No slack disc.

well, those are free, so it should be easyer to get.

[EeeekPenguins]

No slack disc.

[hackajar]

reset MBR to windows linking "fdisk /mbr"

also, if you are putting slackware on it, why not just boot to the slack disk and install? Then you can load lilo from there, and have your XP and Linux dual boot?

[EeeekPenguins]

any one should work.

Ok cool thanks oversight for the help. I cant seem to find my XP disc among my gaggle of other discs, thats why I was wondering. Another lesson learned the hard way.

[EeeekPenguins]

Will any winxp cd work or do I have to use the one I installed with?

[EeeekPenguins]

Thanks for the help.