i am using linux(redhat5) and xp(sp2) afer formating c: drive(reinstalling xp) i lost my grub file .then i boot with linux cd i done the following steps -->linux rescue --> #chroot /mnt/systemimage -->grub-install /dev/sda -->grub-->root (hd0,8) -->setup (hd0) -->quit --> startx --> in graphicalmode i found ramsfs on disktop i can not open terminal also. after rebooting (with out boot cd ) grub file is found and it is showing both linux and xp but i can not enter in to linux my vmlinuz &initrd.img files r missing please tell me the solution in screenshots or in comands

If, after re-installing Grub, you see the Grub boot menu but are unable to boot Linux because your vmlinuz and initrd files are missing, you have a bigger problem than Grub. The vmlinuz file (kernel) and initrd are accessed by Grub and Grub is done. You won't be able to boot without these two files. I would guess that they were deleted/moved (etc) somehow, during your format?

I guess the good news is that there is nothing wrong with Grub. You need to re-install the vmlinuz and initrd files from your Redhat. Use your Linux CD and enter 'grub' to get grub prompt (grub>), then enter commands:

find /vmlinuz
find /boot/vmlinuz

to see if the files are there and where they are. What is the output of 'fdisk -l' command? How many drives/partitions do you have?

Get a more recent version of Fedora (8+). Fedora 10 will be released on the 25th. Try Super Grub Disk

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i have 12 partitions & how to install vmlinuz (after entering to grub i gave some commends before --->root (hd0,8) --->setup (hd0){iam geting /boot/grub/stage1 exits..... no} can u tell about this?