On Sun, 17 Feb 2002, Michael Scottaline wrote: > On Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:59:14 -0500 (EST) > JOHN HEMMER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> scribbled in frustration: > > > > >I have a dual boot system. Windows on the first partition > >and the Linux and Swap partitions follow. I had to reformat > >and reinstall the Windows-98 partition; what else is new! > > > >Anyway, when I use to reboot the computer it would boot > >the Linux system; unless "windows" was typed at the boot > >prompt. Now it only boots Windows, unless I have the Linux > >dual boot floppy in the floppy drive. > > > >How do I get my dual boot to work off the Hard drive without > >having to reinstall Linux. > > > >Thanks, > > > >John > =================================== > As root, go to a terminal and type "/sbin/lilo" w/o the quotes. that > *should* fix things for you. Windows wiped out you boot partition. > Surprised?? > > Mike > Mike, That was easy! Thank you very much. No, I am not suprised, windows wipes itself out all the time. The only reason I restored was because Road-Runner would not set up their bad modem in Linux. Thanks again! John
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