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Old 12-04-2006, 12:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi guys,
I recently tried to install Ubantu along with Win XP. Installation went fine with manual partitioning with no error msgs.
But when i reboted my pc Error msg is displayed
Error to load grub. Error 17
How can i fix this.
Moreover how can i recover my WinXp now.
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Old 12-04-2006, 02:37 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You need to reinstall GRUB. Look at the following link to know how to do it.
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/archive/...hp/t-2689.html
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Old 15-04-2006, 04:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I am unable to reinstall grub using those mentioned command.
It says "Access denied". Even though i was logged in as root.
Grub stuck saying error no 17.
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Old 15-04-2006, 04:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Use a windows XP disk, boot and enter recovery console. Now type Fixmbr and hit enter and reboot to enter windows. Now again attempt a linux installation
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Have a look at this thread. See if anything here helps then try for extreme measures like reinstalling.
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Old 16-04-2006, 01:30 AM   #6 (permalink)
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@QwertyManiac
Even Fixmbr does not work!!!

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Thanx i will try them.
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