How do I startup Linux 7.0 w/o startup disk??

[c-learner]

Now, I have installed Redhat Linux 7.0 on my system. But everytime I startup the system, I need to use a startup disk in order to get Linux running. What I need to do so that I wont have to use startup disk anymore?

Thanks.

[OOPS!]

Hi c-learner!

Are you running a dual-boot system? With some version of windoze 9x? If so you need to have lilo (linux loader) installed. It should have installed itself if it detected a Windoze partion or even seperate drive. If it ain't there somewhere you need to install it. Check under /root/boot directory I think.


OOPS!

[c-learner]

Hi OOPS,

I'm using System commander from PartitionCommander. At startup, it lets my select which OS I like to use. When I chose Linux, it gave me errors. If I use startup disk, then it fine.

[mairving]

C-learner, what kind of errors are you having? Also, how is it setup on your HD as far as partitions? I use System Commander & it works fine.

[c-learner]

hi mairving,

I used partition commander to add OS, the made a Linux partition.

When I tried to boot it as the dual boot menu. the error is
Possible Defective boot record
THe selected OS appears to have a defective boot record. the normal boot signature is missing. some OS boot thru a DOS partition, like NT. If this is the case, select OK to return to the DOS selection menu.
Do you know what causes that?

[mairving]

You might try disabling System Commander. Run your install on Linux and load lilo. Then you should be able to move to Windows. Open up System Commander & re-enable it. Then it should recoginize your two OS's and give you your options. It does seem like I have had better luck this way than using the wizard in SC.

Re-enabling System Commander

Also it is a good idea to disable any anti-virus program that you have.