> > > > I reinstalled GRUB now just like you said with > > > > root (hd0,0) > > setup (hd0) > > quit > > > > and then restarted the computer > > and I still hit the GRUB Loading stage1.5. > > and then it hangs! I am embarrassed. I gave similar advice as the lines above but I guess I was not completely awake. If you try this solution which has always worked for me in these situations there are some lines missing in the list of commands. So for those who want to try this it should read: grub grub> root (hd0,0) grub> setup (hd0) grub> quit In the documentation this is the first m,method presented for saving the grub boot in the MBR. -- ======================================================================= malpractice, n.: The reason surgeons wear masks. ------------------------------------------- Aaron Konstam Computer Science Trinity University telephone: (210)-999-7484