[NTLUG:Discuss] error 18 correct, but this is a head scratcher

[Daniel Hauck]

(2009年10月03日 15:02), Allen Meyers さんは書きました:
> 1. I reactivated a old 32 bit for want of a better phrase.  Upped the
> RAM to 1 GB and the HD from 40 to 160, my first mistake.
> 2. Repartitioned, XP home went in smooth but resisted Linux OS
> reporting error 18. This is when I learn when read is attempted at
> linear block it is beyond the end of BIOS. So I upgraded BIOS.
> 3. Went back to what I had before with larger partitions XP-Debian-Mepis
> 4. Since I had the larger HD and upgraded BIOS thought I would
> repartition and this is when I discovered I had regressed back to the
> error 18.
> Presently in the throes of starting over. Windows and xp are in with a
> dual boot and Lenny loading now.
> Anyone have any idea what could be going on.
>
>   
Some time ago, there was a practice of having a boot partition followed
by several other partitions. This practice was partly to overcome the
problem you are experiencing now.

The answer? Install Linux first, then Windows. Then when Windows is done
installing, "fix" the boot problem by reinstating grub using a Linux repair.