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** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed = Incomplete
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system unbootable due to old BIOS
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/9006
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Hi, I've just set up a machine with Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop (master) and
Windows XP (slave) and had the Error 18 on start up. However after
reading this thread I solved the problem by letting the BIOS detect (IDE
HDD Auto Detection) the hard drives cylinders, heads and sectors instead
of using the
** Changed in: grub-installer (Ubuntu)
Assignee: Colin Watson = (unassigned)
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system unbootable due to old BIOS
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/9006
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I am having the same problem with Feisty Beta. I am going to try
updating my BIOS and see if that works. Otherwise, I am at a loss for
what to do. I have a 160GB HD split 130/30 (XP/Linux). Ultimately, I
plan to use the whole drive for Linux, but for now, I need to retain
this configuration.
** Summary changed:
- Grub -- Error 18 returned
+ system unbootable due to old BIOS
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system unbootable due to old BIOS
https://launchpad.net/bugs/9006
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