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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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