GRUB error 2 - UGH !!

[Newbie Bob]

My config is similar to that reported in bug # 27596 (dual boot & dual HD). The install of 6.06 from CD provided with book "Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks" completed normally. However frequently but not consistently during re-boot the GRUB loading err 2 (during phase 1.5) occurs. Sometimes it results from VIEWING ONLY the HD partitions using Win/XP SP2 'Disk Manager' but also occurs after normal shutdown.

The only recovery is to RE-INSTALL Ubuntu after which both OSes boot & run properly.

Plz advise this NEWBIE (who is getting very good at installing 6.06 but would like to learn more).

Thanx.

[Brian Murray (brian-murray)]

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. You reported this bug a while ago and there hasn't been any activity in recently. We were wondering if this is still an issue for you? Thanks in advance.

[Newbie Bob (blochbob)]

Hi Brian: the latest Ubuntu (7.04) has been recently installed-so far so good: NO GRUB ERROR 2 !

However since the config is dual-boot (Ubuntu & Win XP) and since Win XP requires frequent S-L-O-W re-booting can the initial OS selection screen be changed so that Win appears on TOP (instead of last choice) ? If so, i can request re-boot in Win & walk away for a cup of coffee knowing that Win will launch instead of Ubuntu (default if no operator present). Thanx

Bob Bloch
Palm Bay, FL
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[Newbie Bob (blochbob)]

Hi Brian: the latest Ubuntu (7.04) has been recently installed-so far so
good: NO GRUB ERROR 2 !

However since the config is dual-boot (Ubuntu & Win XP) and since Win XP
requires frequent S-L-O-W re-booting can the initial OS selection screen
be changed so that Win appears on TOP (instead of last choice) ? If so,
i can request re-boot in Win & walk away for a cup of coffee knowing
that Win will launch instead of Ubuntu (default if no operator present).
Thanx

Bob Bloch
Palm Bay, FL
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[trollord (trollenlord)]

Hello,

I am closing this bug report because the original problem has been resolved. You can adjust the default operating system to boot by pressing F2 and running "gksu gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst" and adjusting the number that comes after "default".