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Sandy Widianto composed on 2014-12-21 01:56 (UTC+0100):
When I install Linux I always choose manual partitioning, not automatic/suggested by installer / ext4 /home ext4 / swap
always happen for examples 1. Dualboot Win XP and Ubuntu format c:/ -> reboot -> reinstall Win XP -> reinstall grub2 -> done
2. Dualboot Win XP and openSUSE format c:/ -> reboot -> Invalid partition table
To fix it, I have to slave the hard drive on other PC just to copy the data, then delete all partitions and reformat again I got some kilo bytes bad sector on c:/ but I believe it does not matter because everything alright with Ubuntu
You don't provide enough information to get good help. 1-How big is your HD? 2-Do you always wipe your whole HD, or do you keep some old partitions (e.g. to keep from losing data you don't want to have to backup and restore)? 3-Which *buntu version(s) "always" worked? 4-Which openSUSE version(s) "always" failed? 5-Does your PC have UEFI boot? If so, do you disable it? 6-Please provide output of 'fdisk -l', telling us what is on each partition shown, and what does or doesn't work on each. 7-Which WinXP install CD do you use, original? SP1? SP2? SP3? Do you have to give it a driver disk to get it to install? 8-Who made your PC, and when? What is PC and/or motherboard brand and model #? 9-Does your PC have more than one HD (how many total)? Are the HDs PATA, SATA, or both? I have multiple ideas what could go wrong, one in particular, but won't waste my time trying to explain without enough information. Extra/unneeded details are better then too few. If you want to get Linux and WinXP installed together with minimal fuss and all working when done "installing", follow multiboot installation instructions known to work and keep on working: https://old-en.opensuse.org/Bugs/grub#How_does_a_PC_boot_.2F_How_can_I_set_u... http://fm.no-ip.com/PC/install-doz-after.html -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org