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Old 11-26-2008, 01:38 AM   #1
tejas_dakor
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boot problem


i have already installed xp on my computer system.
after that i have installed fedora core 9 and creating mbr from xp.
both systems working properly.
but after creating new mbr of xp , fedora core 9 not displayed at bootup though fedora installed on hard disk.
both os installed on same hard disk..
now how can i get my fedora back without installing it again??
 
Old 11-26-2008, 02:08 AM   #2
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you just need to reinstall grub or lilo from your fedora install cd or livecd

http://linuxhelp.blogspot.com/2005/1...-and-boot.html
 
Old 11-26-2008, 02:34 AM   #3
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Or....

If you want to keep the XP bootloader, then create a grub boot cd that will allow you to boot the Fedora partition.
 
  


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