[Wolves] What have I done?

[Adam Sweet]

--- Peter Cannon <peter at cannon-linux.co.uk> wrote:

> > run grub and then interactively do something like:
> > root (hd0,1) # where /boot is on /dev/hda2
> > setup (hd0) # I think help setup should give some
> pointers
> 
> H'm not done that, will put on my list of things to
> try.

Don't just put it on your list, try this now. I've
done this enough times. Something like:

Boot to live CD
su to root
mkdir /mnt/hdc1      #/boot partition or / if no /boot
mount -t ext3 /dev/hdc1 /mnt/hdc1
cd /mnt/hdc1/
chroot /mnt/hdc

have a look at /boot/grub/device-map to see what grub
think your disks are

grub

root (hd1,0)  #your /boot or / partition
setup (hd0)   #your primary master
quit

close the terminal window and reboot.

Should have you back on your feet if the problem is
with grub.

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