dual boot

[imported_tarang]

i wanted to use linux so i tried SUSE 10.2 installed it but after installation i get an error : Error loading operating system...
i.e. i cannot boot into either windows XP or linux....
i think i changed the MBR..... do u know what can i do to get my windows start back.....
i can boot into LINUX from the bootable DVD.....but that should not be the case...
i installed GRUB first into MBR (coz. i was unknown of it)....then i did "fixmbr" for windows xp and then i installed again GRUB but this time not into MBR....
when i restart the PC i get message:
GRUB loading...
ERROR 17

any help in ths...

 

[Pathik]

run fixmbr n fixboot again and make a clean install of suse 10.2..

 

[gary4gar]

could u post the output of this from bootable dvd

fdisk -l

 

[imported_tarang]

i will post it in few hrs

 

[drsethi]

Boot from CD1/DVD and when install page appears go to >repair installed system>advanced>install GRUB

 

[JGuru]

GRUB is the Linux bootloader (must be installed in the MBR). In your case you have
deleted GRUB. Restore GRUB. Follow the procedure @DrSethi has given. Your problem
will be solved.

 

[imported_tarang]

i read that i have to install grub in the /boot partion..linux gets booted from the /dev/hda4...so think thats the partition right?
but when i try to install grub as JGuru and drsethi said i cant install it....it says stage 2 partition not found.....
wat do i do?

 

[mehulved]

It's better to install in /dev/hda if you aren't going to use another boot manager.
While dual booting with windows it's best to install in mbr of the disk ie. hda

 

[drsethi]

Try
1.Automatic repair after boot from CD1/DVD
2.Read Grub manual and find the solution yourself
*www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/grub.html#Troubleshooting
3.Do as I did. Reinstall Linux taking precaution not to delete Windows partitions. Under partitioning options format all existing Linux partitions.
It is better to reinstall than getting confused.
I am also doubtful about '/dev/hda4' so just check it.