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Bug#398175: Failed bootloader Installation



Op 12-11-2006 om 09:23 schreef david:
> Comments/Problems:
> 
> All went smoothly until Grub installation at the very end. The installer went 
> through the motions then ejected the CD. However, on reboot, there was no 
> Grub menu, just the previous Windows boot loader.
> 
> Relevant details:
> PC has 2 hard drives.
> 	Primary is 40GB Maxtor with a 15GB partition for Win XP, 25GB for Debian.
> 	Secondary is 8.4GB Maxtor with Win 98 installation in 4 partitions.
> 
> Comment: Only Grub was offered. I use LILO and expected a choice.

If I recall correct, is answering 'NO' on "do want install grub" a way
to get to lilo.

> I propose to fix this by first seeing if there is a repair facility offered on 
> the CD. If not I will use Knoppix to install a boot loader.

Debian-installer had a boot option for fixing such issue.
The option is "rescue"

> I will provide more info if you tell me what you need.

In /var/log/installer are logfiles of the installation.
Please find the one with bootloader information,
send it to this bugreport, preferable without none bootloader stuff.


Cheers
Geert Stappers



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