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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