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Tom Potts wrote: > On Sunday 08 February 2009 08:55, John Hansen wrote: > >> kevin wrote: >> >>> execute 'find /boot/grub/stage1' at grub> prompt. post output here. >>> >>> On Sat, 2009-02-07 at 18:16 +0000, John Hansen wrote: >>> >>>> I have been installing Kubuntu 8.10 on an old laptop. >>>> >>>> The installation ground to a halt during the installing of files. >>>> Ultimately the laptop switched off. >>>> On restarting I get this: >>>> >>>> "GRUB Loading Stage 1.5. >>>> >>>> GRUB loading, please wait >>>> Error 15" >>>> >>>> What does this mean and how do I proceed? >>>> >>>> Advice most welcome. >>>> >>>> John W >>>> >> Kevin, >> >> I would like to try your suggestion but all I get is the above message. >> >> I have tried pressing F2 to get to setup and F12 to check boot sequence >> but nothing other than the same message. >> >> I am stuck! >> > http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=43591 > may cover it > Tom te tom te tom > > > Tom, Thanks for that link. However I think I shall have to format the Hard disk and reinstall. Now I just need to remember how to format the HDD! John W -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html