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Get computer from dell.
Wipe out the system and install xp pro with sp1
Install SUSE 9.1
later....
Install XP SP2.

No problems at all....


On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 06:48:25 -0400, Geoffrey <esoteric at 3times25.net> wrote:
> andrew mcmackin wrote:
> > has anyone else had a problem with service pack 2 and linux  dual boot.
> > I was talking with a friend at work who just got his new comp working as
> > usual he installed win xp (with sp1 ) did the upgrade to sp2 and went to
> > install fedora core 2. when it came time to boot, grub did not load and
> > it went straight to window$
> 
> My latest box had xp home on it when I added SuSE 9.1.  I did do the
> service virus 2 first, then the SuSE 9.1 install.  All went fine.  Is
> your friend sure they didn't select to not install grub?  They should be
> able to recover from this problem by booting to rescue and reinstalling
> grub. (man grub-install)
> 
> --
> Until later, Geoffrey       Registered Linux User #108567
>                              AT&T Certified UNIX System Programmer - 1995
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