Jim Cooley wrote:
> Subject: How to Fix Master Boot Record
> I have an IBM Aptiva running Windows 98SE.  I tried to set up a dual 
> boot with Windows98 on HD 1 and Linux on  HD 2.
> Contrary to my intentions, Suse Linux installed the Linux boot loader 
> GRUB, on the Master Boot Record
> of HD 1.  The installation would not complete (this is a secondary 
> problem) and would not let me boot to my Win98SE on HD 1.
> I tried many things finally running the Restore 95 disk.  On booting it 
> still replies "GRUB loading stage 1.5 ..
> Please wait, Error 21"   Novell Linux refuses to help with fixing my 
> Windows disk.  How do I fix the Master Boot Record,
> assuming that is the problem.  Fortunately, I removed my HD 1 and 
> replaced it with an older one before attempting the
> Linux installation but I would like to get my HD working.  I will take 
> up the Linux installation problem later with Novell.
> Jim Cooley   [log in to unmask]
> 

Jim:
Set your BIOS to boot from a floppy, insert your boot floppy in the 
drive and press reset. Then run fdisk /mbr. Remove the floppy, reset the 
BIOS to boot from the hard drive, press reset again and you should be 
back in business.

Regards,
Carroll Grigsby

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