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Old 12-06-2006, 02:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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When I got home today so i boot up my computer it shows up Grub 1.5 error 21 and I was omg. So now I'm stuck using the live cd until it gets fixed. Help! how do i fix this, i tried googling
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Old 12-06-2006, 11:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Grub Loading stage1.5.
Grub loading, please wait...
Error 21

At this point I have to CTL-ALT-DEL to restart.

According to the manual this means:

"
Selected disk does not exist
This error is returned if the device part of a device- or full file name
refers to a disk or BIOS device that is not present or not recognized by
the BIOS in the system.
"
Anyways, reboot the computer, go in the BIOS and tell me what you have under connected IDE devices.

If it doesn't say a HD is connected, open the case and check your cables. Check the IDE ribbion and the power cable, ie. push them in even if they look ok. If those are good, then you're going to have to check the jumpers on the HD.
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Old 12-07-2006, 01:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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It says all my stuff is connected also i install ubuntu linux on my external hard drive and i know this work becuase i plug it into another computer and tried it.
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Old 12-07-2006, 05:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Ok i got it to boot into windows xp, but i have to hit esc and say it to boot in with my external hard drive or esle it will say the grub error 21. my question is how do i make it so i can start win xp without going to my external hard drive and how do i remove grub.
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wait...explain your HardDrive / OS setup.
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Old 12-07-2006, 03:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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@tempest I have 3 hard drives 2 internal 1 external. hard drive 1 (internal windows xp media center installed on here, along with grub) hard drive 2 nothing is on here. Hard drive 3 (external linux is installed on to here)

@gamepin this is what i got

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