10:13 a.m.
I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system. I booted with the
rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I ran a memory test which also
checked out. I don't know what component to file a bug against, although my suspicion
is that it's anaconda. Any help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word
"GRUB" and allows no further input.
--
Joel
11:21 a.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
Joel Gomberg wrote:
I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system.
I
booted with the rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I
ran a memory test which also checked out. I don't know what component
to file a bug against, although my suspicion is that it's anaconda. Any
help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word "GRUB" and
allows no further input.
Sorry to reply to my own message, but I've fixed the problem on my machine and
this may be of help to the OP. Somehow, GRUB stage 1 was corrupted. To fix the
problem:
1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing the chroot
/mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type "root(hd0,0)".
Hit enter.
3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the MBR.
4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
Reboot. This worked for me. This method assumes a typical install of grub into
the MBR of the first hard drive.
--
Joel
--
Joel
12:25 p.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
Thanks Joel.....I'll give that a shot.
Arch
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Subject: Re: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
Joel Gomberg wrote:
I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system.
I
booted with the rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I
ran a memory test which also checked out. I don't know what component
to file a bug against, although my suspicion is that it's anaconda. Any
help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word "GRUB" and
allows no further input.
Sorry to reply to my own message, but I've fixed the problem on my machine and
this may be of help to the OP. Somehow, GRUB stage 1 was corrupted. To fix the
problem:
1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing the chroot
/mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type "root(hd0,0)".
Hit enter.
3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the MBR.
4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
Reboot. This worked for me. This method assumes a typical install of grub into
the MBR of the first hard drive.
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2:49 p.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:21:08 -0700, Joel Gomberg wrote:
Joel Gomberg wrote:
> I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system. I
> booted with the rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I
> ran a memory test which also checked out. I don't know what component
> to file a bug against, although my suspicion is that it's anaconda. Any
> help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word "GRUB" and
> allows no further input.
Sorry to reply to my own message, but I've fixed the problem on my machine and
this may be of help to the OP. Somehow, GRUB stage 1 was corrupted. To fix the
problem:
1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing the chroot
/mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type "root(hd0,0)".
Hit enter.
3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the MBR.
4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
Reboot. This worked for me. This method assumes a typical install of grub into
the MBR of the first hard drive.
You can also run just "grub-install /dev/sda" from the shell (adjust
sda appropriately) to reinstall GRUB into MBR.
2:55 p.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 09:49:20PM +0200, Michael Schwendt wrote:
> Sorry to reply to my own message, but I've fixed the problem
on my machine and
> this may be of help to the OP. Somehow, GRUB stage 1 was corrupted. To fix the
> problem:
>
> 1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing the chroot
> /mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
>
> 2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type
"root(hd0,0)". Hit enter.
>
> 3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the
MBR.
>
> 4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
>
> Reboot. This worked for me. This method assumes a typical install of grub into
> the MBR of the first hard drive.
You can also run just "grub-install /dev/sda" from the shell (adjust
sda appropriately) to reinstall GRUB into MBR.
Really? I thought grub-install was removed from the rescue
environment:
\https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=429785
6:41 p.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
I'm back up! I used Joel's recommendation below and it worked like a charm!
1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing
the chroot
/mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type "root(hd0,0)".
Hit enter.
3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the MBR.
4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
Thanks!
Arch
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Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:49 PM
To: fedora-test-list(a)redhat.com
Subject: Re: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:21:08 -0700, Joel Gomberg wrote:
> Joel Gomberg wrote:
> > I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system. I
> > booted with the rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I
> > ran a memory test which also checked out. I don't know what component
> > to file a bug against, although my suspicion is that it's anaconda. Any
> > help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word "GRUB" and
> > allows no further input.
>
> Sorry to reply to my own message, but I've fixed the problem on my machine and
> this may be of help to the OP. Somehow, GRUB stage 1 was corrupted. To fix the
> problem:
>
1. Use the install CD/DVD to boot into rescue mode. After issuing
the chroot
/mnt/sysimage command, type "grub."
2. You should see a "grub >" command line. type "root(hd0,0)".
Hit enter.
3. Type "setup (hd0)" and hit enter. This should reinstall grub in the MBR.
4. Type "quit" to exit the grub shell.
>
> Reboot. This worked for me. This method assumes a typical install of grub into
> the MBR of the first hard drive.
You can also run just "grub-install /dev/sda" from the shell (adjust
sda appropriately) to reinstall GRUB into MBR.
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12:22 p.m.
New subject: After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
Joel Gomberg wrote:
I'm experiencing the same issue on an F9 x86_64 updated system.
I
booted with the rescue disk and everything GRUB-related looks fine. I
ran a memory test which also checked out. I don't know what component
to file a bug against, although my suspicion is that it's anaconda. Any
help would be appreciated. The system stops at the word "GRUB" and
allows no further input.
--
Joel
I used to have that problem when I used to install grub to MBR on dual
boot system, then deleted linux partitions. It seems grub can't find the
boot files (probably because of a partition issue). Can you boot with a
live CD and list your partitions? If the issue is not a partition issue,
you may have to reinstall grub. If you're on a dual boot system with
Windows, however, I wouldn't install it to MBR, I'd install it to a boot
partition, made active (bootable flag), and use standard Windows MBR.
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