After updates, won't boot past the word "grub" with F9

[Michael Schwendt]

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.