[NTLUG:Discuss] ubuntu disaster!!!

[Dennis Kaptain]

----- Mensaje original ----
> De: john stiers <lonestar17 at sbcglobal.net>
> Para: NTLUG Discussion List <discuss at ntlug.org>
> Enviado: martes, 26 de agosto, 2008 13:11:27
> Asunto: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] ubuntu disaster!!!
> 
> Thanks - Sally,
>    I don't need any files on this disk, just the ability to BOOT my system!!
> I can manipulate and see anythi ng I want from the live cd , but I don't know 
> how to repair the boot order or MBR.
> 
> 
> Sally Welch wrote: On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM, john 
> stiers  wrote:
> > Hello, All,
> >   A friend was helping me install Ubuntu on my 2nd HD....I thought he KNEW 
> what he was dong,,,obviously NOT!!!   Now my computer won't boot... Grub error 
> 17.
> >  Apparently he corrupted the MBR by mis labeling the grub boot sequence....
> >
> >  This is all beyond me!!!  Can someone please help?   I'll be glad to pay what 
> ever your need!!!   My computer is a dell 4550 desktop.  Works perfectly...
> >  I need it back since all my work materials are there....
> >
> >   When I came to a meeting last month, Terrance was there and HE was 
> GREAT!!!!  He partitioned my Compaq laptop with P. magic - installed Ubuntu in 
> minutes!!!
> >  It's all about what your know.....and whom.....
> >   Thanks for suggestions and help.
> >   John in Dallas 214 319 2620
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> 
> You could boot to your Ubuntu CD, without installing Ubuntu, and
> access your files.
> 
> Sally
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John
this will simply reinstall grub on your primary drive

boot off a rescue CD
chroot /mnt/sysimage
grub-install /dev/hda
shutdown -r now

good luck
Dennis


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