How to install a deleted boot loader

munna_502 · 02-29-2004, 04:05 PM

hi
I was using windows xp and Red Hat 9 in dual mode.but my windows installation was corrupted.and i again install windows xp,by this my boot loader was deleted and i have no option to choose the operating system.plz help me how i will get back my boot loader back.i don't want to destory my linux data.plz help me quickly i have to submit my linux projet to my college.
thanks for reading

michaelk · 02-29-2004, 04:10 PM

To reinstall the bootloader:
Boot the 1st install CD and select rescue mode
Enter the following commands
chroot /mnt/sysimage
grub-install
reboot

BTW the answer has been posted numerous times. Did you search the website first?

andrewlkho · 03-01-2004, 03:54 AM

Or, if you're using LILO,
/sbin/lilo
is the command that you awnt