Finally got mandrake..but WIn2k wont load

[Toolshed77]

Thanks to all that has helped..btw.I just installed Mandrake 8.0

Well i got Mandrake to install and it is running... i am very excited about playing with this...it is alot easier that i excepted..

Well LILO does not see my windows 2k OS...I have to boot with my bootdisk just to get Linux to boot up...IF i dont use the bootdisk my cpu just puts writes 1010101010101010101 after the post..does it stop doing that...

well if anyone knows how to salvage my win2k please help because i still in niapers with Linux....

Btw where do i get the drivers for my hauppauge tv card

thanks

[johnmann]

Check the NHF's here on booting and Lilo probs, They have really helped me and explain things better than I could.

[ 22 May 2001: Message edited by: johnmann ]

[CMonster]

It might have been wise to do a study on dual booting NT/Win2000 and Linux prior to installing the Linux boot loader on the MBR of your hard disk.

However, you were wise enough to create a boot floppy while installing the Linux OS (hang onto that floppy!), next install the Linux boot loader on the Linux partitin and follow the instructions below:


"1. Insert the Windows 2000 CD or the first setup boot disk into the appropriate drive and then restart the computer. <set BIOS to boot from CDROM if necessary> When booting from a floppy disk, you'll need to remove and insert disks when prompted.

2. When the Setup program begins, follow the prompts, and then choose the Repair Or Recover option by pressing R.

3. If you haven't already done so, insert the Windows 2000 CD in the appropriate drive when prompted.

4. Choose emergency repair by pressing R, and then do one of the following:

* Press M for Manual Repair Select this option to choose whether you want to repair system files, the PARTITON BOOT SECTOR, or the startup environment. Only advanced users or administrators should use this option.

<yeah right!>

* Press F for Fast Repair Select this option to have Windows 2000 attempt to repair problems related to system files, the PARTITON BOOT SECTOR, and the startup environment.

5. Insert the Emergency Repair disk when prompted. Dammaged or missing files are replaced with files from the Windows 2000 CD or from the %SystemRoot%\Repair folderon the system partition. These replacement files WILL NOT REFLECT ANY CONFIGURATION CHANGES MADE AFTER SETUP, and you may need to reinstall service packs and other updates.

6. If the repair is successful, the system is restarted and should boot normally. If you still have problems you may need to use the Recovery Console." -from "Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrator's Pocket Consultant" page 332-333

[ 22 May 2001: Message edited by: CMonster ]

[CMonster]

Oh yeah, to get back into your Linux use the boot disk, next you should learn how to add Linux to the Windows 2000 boot loader.