On Sun, 2003-07-06 at 16:17, Johan Scheepers wrote: > May I make some suggestions > Before you change anything in fstab please make backup. > The dir name in /mnt is win_c in this case - you can create any dir name you > like - after install I usualy create my own dirs like win-hda1 , dos-hde1 , > man90-hde5, etc. > Then I edit the fstab with the new names - two choices - umount the edited > partitions and then "mount -a" or reboot. > Now delete the old names in /mnt. > Your case - use win_c - now test this first before editing fstab > You may also use fdisk -l /dev/hda to check that you have your info correct. > mount -t vfat /dev/hda1 /mnt/win_c > The type must be correct (vfat, etc). > This should work and you should now use "mount" and will see this partition > displayed with the rest.(at bottom) > I only make changes in fstab and I have no problems. > In fstab add line like.. > /dev/hda1 /mnt/win_c vfat defaults > The type of system like vfat, ext2 ,reiserfs is importend here. This always > works for me - the system is smart enough to mount correctly. > Now "umount /mnt/win_c" *** mount **** look if out on list. > Now mount -a > mount > see on screen if it is there you are OK. > > Now is this partition in your /etc/lilo.conf or GRUB menu.lst > If you want to boot it - it must be added. > Enjoy > Johan
Hi Johan, The deed is done, but I'll keep your tip in mind for the next time. Fortunately everything is fine. Thanks just the same. Regards, Curt
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