dual boot

imported_tarang · 15-01-2007, 07:27 PM

i wanted to use linux so i tried SUSE 10.2 installed it but after installation i get an error : Error loading operating system...
i.e. i cannot boot into either windows XP or linux....
i think i changed the MBR..... do u know what can i do to get my windows start back.....
i can boot into LINUX from the bootable DVD.....but that should not be the case...
i installed GRUB first into MBR (coz. i was unknown of it)....then i did "fixmbr" for windows xp and then i installed again GRUB but this time not into MBR....
when i restart the PC i get message:
GRUB loading...
ERROR 17

any help in ths...

Pathik · 15-01-2007, 08:30 PM

run fixmbr n fixboot again and make a clean install of suse 10.2..

gary4gar · 15-01-2007, 08:33 PM

could u post the output of this from bootable dvd

Code:

fdisk -l

imported_tarang · 15-01-2007, 10:19 PM

i will post it in few hrs

drsethi · 16-01-2007, 08:01 AM

Boot from CD1/DVD and when install page appears go to >repair installed system>advanced>install GRUB

JGuru · 16-01-2007, 11:53 AM

GRUB is the Linux bootloader (must be installed in the MBR). In your case you have
deleted GRUB. Restore GRUB. Follow the procedure @DrSethi has given. Your problem
will be solved.

imported_tarang · 18-01-2007, 01:02 AM

i read that i have to install grub in the /boot partion..linux gets booted from the /dev/hda4...so think thats the partition right?
but when i try to install grub as JGuru and drsethi said i cant install it....it says stage 2 partition not found.....
wat do i do?

mehulved · 18-01-2007, 01:38 AM

It's better to install in /dev/hda if you aren't going to use another boot manager.
While dual booting with windows it's best to install in mbr of the disk ie. hda

drsethi · 20-01-2007, 04:08 PM

Try
1.Automatic repair after boot from CD1/DVD
2.Read Grub manual and find the solution yourself
http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/man...roubleshooting
3.Do as I did.

Reinstall Linux taking precaution not to delete Windows partitions. Under partitioning options format all existing Linux partitions.
It is better to reinstall than getting confused.
I am also doubtful about '/dev/hda4' so just check it.

15-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
imported_tarang Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 64	dual boot i wanted to use linux so i tried SUSE 10.2 installed it but after installation i get an error : Error loading operating system... i.e. i cannot boot into either windows XP or linux.... i think i changed the MBR..... do u know what can i do to get my windows start back..... i can boot into LINUX from the bootable DVD.....but that should not be the case... i installed GRUB first into MBR (coz. i was unknown of it)....then i did "fixmbr" for windows xp and then i installed again GRUB but this time not into MBR.... when i restart the PC i get message: GRUB loading... ERROR 17 any help in ths... __________________ Tang

15-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pathik Google Bot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,751	Re: dual boot run fixmbr n fixboot again and make a clean install of suse 10.2..

15-01-2007, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
gary4gar GaurishSharma.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jaipur Posts: 4,097	Re: dual boot could u post the output of this from bootable dvd Code: fdisk -l

15-01-2007, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
imported_tarang Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 64	Re: dual boot i will post it in few hrs __________________ Tang

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drsethi In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amritsar Posts: 220	Re: dual boot Boot from CD1/DVD and when install page appears go to >repair installed system>advanced>install GRUB

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16-01-2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
JGuru Wise Old Owl Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Space-time continuum Posts: 1,646	Re: dual boot GRUB is the Linux bootloader (must be installed in the MBR). In your case you have deleted GRUB. Restore GRUB. Follow the procedure @DrSethi has given. Your problem will be solved. __________________ * Imagination is more important than knowledge. -Albert Einstein

18-01-2007, 01:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
imported_tarang Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 64	Re: dual boot i read that i have to install grub in the /boot partion..linux gets booted from the /dev/hda4...so think thats the partition right? but when i try to install grub as JGuru and drsethi said i cant install it....it says stage 2 partition not found..... wat do i do? __________________ Tang

18-01-2007, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
mehulved 18 Till I Die............ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: India, Mumbai, Marine Lines Posts: 5,792	Re: dual boot It's better to install in /dev/hda if you aren't going to use another boot manager. While dual booting with windows it's best to install in mbr of the disk ie. hda __________________ http://www.bash.org/?258908

20-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
drsethi In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amritsar Posts: 220	Re: dual boot Try 1.Automatic repair after boot from CD1/DVD 2.Read Grub manual and find the solution yourself http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/man...roubleshooting 3.Do as I did. Reinstall Linux taking precaution not to delete Windows partitions. Under partitioning options format all existing Linux partitions. It is better to reinstall than getting confused. I am also doubtful about '/dev/hda4' so just check it.

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