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Booting
Hello
Im new to this and new to linux so I decided to try ArkLinux as I heard it was user friendly. I have a Dell inspiron 6000 with windows XP home. When installing linux I allowed it to boot through GRUB. However when I tried to run Ark Linux for the first time the system stalled when it got to the login screen. Also it didnt allow me to choose whether I wanted to boot windows or linux. I tried to delete Ark Linux and reinstall it but it exited in the middle of the installation. Then when I turned on my laptopon all I got was: GRUB loading stage 1.5 GRUB loading, please wait ... Error 17 Then I read on a post that I should enter "fixmbr" on the repair section of my XP-startup CD. Now when I turn on my laptop it says: No bootable devices -- strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility Although windows XP is still fully installed on my laptop, the only way I can use my laptop is through a Knoppix Live CD. It is a new laptop and I want to change over to linux, but just for reassurance I would like to keep windows for the time being. Can someone please help |
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