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Re: Missing /lib/modules/2.2.17 file



"Keith & Cecile Schooley" wrote:
  >In the process of compiling a new kernel, I renamed my /lib/modules/2.2.17
  >file.  I won't take you along the convoluted process that made me think that
  >that was a good idea.  Anyway ...
  >
  >I can't boot up.  I keep getting an endless series of messages that
  >/lib/modules/2.2.17 can't be accessed because it isn't there.  Is there
  >anything analogous to Windows' "safe mode" that could get me into the system
  >just enough to get to /lib/modules/2.2.17-old and change it back?
  >
  >Boot floppy doesn't work; it just gets me to the same point.  Any
  >suggestions before I decide to re-install?


  boot: linux init=/bin/bash

This should stop before anything that needs modules is loaded.

Don't forget to sync your disk before rebooting.
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