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GRUB error 17

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madmurphy

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Sep 15, 2005
After finding out that my Ubuntu Linux install didn't work, I decided to try to install it again. When I was asked if I wanted to install GRUB, I thought I'd do it even though I already installed it last time. When it was trying to install it told me that I already got GRub, so it was unable to install, so I just finished the process I need the CD for and took out the CD and restarted. When GRUB started loading, it says error 17, and it doesn't boot. So now I' unable to boot Ubuntu to continue the installation, and unable to boot WinXP to use the pc at all. I have no idea what to do, and I can't find anyone having related problems. I'm unable to use that pc at all, so if you want to help, please do so fast. If it would be easier to svolve a problem like this through instant messaging, you can reach me on MSN Messenger with the mail [email protected] (I trust that this isn't the type of forum where people sign up any e-mail address they find for gay porn :p ). I would like to thank in advance anyone who tries to help me in any way.
 
What is error 17???

I would say that its a problem with your grub menu.lst. whenever it takes you to the grub menu press 'e', and then verify that all of everything is correct.
 
I have no idea what error 17 means... It doesn't take me to a GRUB meny. If it helps, here's what the whole screen looks like:

GRUB Loading stage1.5.


GRUB loading, please wait...
Error 17
_

Every time I push a button, it gives an annoying beep.
 
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