After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9
Michael Schwendt
mschwendt.tmp0701.nospam at arcor.de
Wed Apr 30 19:49:20 UTC 2008
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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