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  1. Killed Grub - Need Help [resolved]

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    So today I decided that it would be a good idea to get rid of some of the crap partitions that Dell installed on my harddrive. In the process, I managed to kill grub. At first it wouldn't even get to the menu, but I reinstalled grub, and my menu was back. Now, unfortunately, whenever I try to boot, it throws Error 22, saying that it can't boot from the partition. I'm hoping that it's a simple issue with my menu.lst. Here's some info:

    Disk /dev/sda: 250.0 GB, 250059350016 bytes
    255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 30401 cylinders
    Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
    Disk identifier: 0x60000000

       Device Boot	  Start		 End	  Blocks   Id  System
    /dev/sda3   *		   1		7758	62316103+   7  HPFS/NTFS
    /dev/sda4			7759	   30402   181881179	f  W95 Ext'd (LBA)
    /dev/sda5			7759		7820	  497952   82  Linux swap / Solaris
    /dev/sda6			7821	   30401   181381851   83  Linux

    Disk /dev/sdb: 2047 MB, 2047678976 bytes
    64 heads, 63 sectors/track, 991 cylinders
    Units = cylinders of 4032 * 512 = 2064384 bytes
    Disk identifier: 0x00025ac3

       Device Boot	  Start		 End	  Blocks   Id  System
    /dev/sdb1   *		   1		 991	 1997733+   b  W95 FAT32

    Disk /dev/sdc: 2000 MB, 2000748032 bytes
    64 heads, 63 sectors/track, 969 cylinders
    Units = cylinders of 4032 * 512 = 2064384 bytes
    Disk identifier: 0x00000000

       Device Boot	  Start		 End	  Blocks   Id  System
    /dev/sdc1			   1		 969	 1953439+   6  FAT16

    # menu.lst - See: grub(8), info grub, update-grub(8)
    #			grub-install(8), grub-floppy(8),
    #			grub-md5-crypt, /usr/share/doc/grub
    #			and /usr/share/doc/grub-doc/.

    ## default num
    # Set the default entry to the entry number NUM. Numbering starts from 0, and
    # the entry number 0 is the default if the command is not used.
    #
    # You can specify 'saved' instead of a number. In this case, the default entry
    # is the entry saved with the command 'savedefault'.
    # WARNING: If you are using dmraid do not use 'savedefault' or your
    # array will desync and will not let you boot your system.
    default		0

    ## timeout sec
    # Set a timeout, in SEC seconds, before automatically booting the default entry
    # (normally the first entry defined).
    timeout		3

    ## hiddenmenu
    # Hides the menu by default (press ESC to see the menu)
    #hiddenmenu

    # Pretty colours
    #color cyan/blue white/blue

    ## password ['--md5'] passwd
    # If used in the first section of a menu file, disable all interactive editing
    # control (menu entry editor and command-line)  and entries protected by the
    # command 'lock'
    # e.g. password topsecret
    #	  password --md5 $1$gLhU0/$aW78kHK1QfV3P2b2znUoe/
    # password topsecret

    #
    # examples
    #
    # title		Windows 95/98/NT/2000
    # root		(hd0,0)
    # makeactive
    # chainloader	+1
    #
    # title		Linux
    # root		(hd0,1)
    # kernel	/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 ro
    #

    #
    # Put static boot stanzas before and/or after AUTOMAGIC KERNEL LIST

    ### BEGIN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST
    ## lines between the AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST markers will be modified
    ## by the debian update-grub script except for the default options below

    ## DO NOT UNCOMMENT THEM, Just edit them to your needs

    ## ## Start Default Options ##
    ## default kernel options
    ## default kernel options for automagic boot options
    ## If you want special options for specific kernels use kopt_x_y_z
    ## where x.y.z is kernel version. Minor versions can be omitted.
    ## e.g. kopt=root=/dev/hda1 ro
    ##	  kopt_2_6_8=root=/dev/hdc1 ro
    ##	  kopt_2_6_8_2_686=root=/dev/hdc2 ro
    # kopt=root=UUID=03ca7dbe-c054-4cb9-be09-2f009ddde693 ro

    ## default grub root device
    ## e.g. groot=(hd0,0)
    # groot=(hd0,6)

    ## should update-grub create alternative automagic boot options
    ## e.g. alternative=true
    ##	  alternative=false
    # alternative=true

    ## should update-grub lock alternative automagic boot options
    ## e.g. lockalternative=true
    ##	  lockalternative=false
    # lockalternative=false

    ## additional options to use with the default boot option, but not with the
    ## alternatives
    ## e.g. defoptions=vga=791 resume=/dev/hda5
    # defoptions=quiet splash

    ## should update-grub lock old automagic boot options
    ## e.g. lockold=false
    ##	  lockold=true
    # lockold=false

    ## Xen hypervisor options to use with the default Xen boot option
    # xenhopt=

    ## Xen Linux kernel options to use with the default Xen boot option
    # xenkopt=console=tty0

    ## altoption boot targets option
    ## multiple altoptions lines are allowed
    ## e.g. altoptions=(extra menu suffix) extra boot options
    ##	  altoptions=(recovery) single
    # altoptions=(recovery mode) single

    ## controls how many kernels should be put into the menu.lst
    ## only counts the first occurence of a kernel, not the
    ## alternative kernel options
    ## e.g. howmany=all
    ##	  howmany=7
    # howmany=all

    ## should update-grub create memtest86 boot option
    ## e.g. memtest86=true
    ##	  memtest86=false
    # memtest86=true

    ## should update-grub adjust the value of the default booted system
    ## can be true or false
    # updatedefaultentry=false

    ## should update-grub add savedefault to the default options
    ## can be true or false
    # savedefault=false

    ## ## End Default Options ##

    title		Ubuntu 8.10, kernel 2.6.27-9-generic
    root		(hd0,6)
    kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.27-9-generic root=UUID=03ca7dbe-c054-4cb9-be09-2f009ddde693 ro quiet splash i8042.nomux=1
    initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.27-9-generic
    quiet

    title		Ubuntu 8.10, kernel 2.6.27-9-generic (recovery mode)
    root		(hd0,6)
    kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.27-9-generic root=UUID=03ca7dbe-c054-4cb9-be09-2f009ddde693 ro single
    initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.27-9-generic

    title		Ubuntu 8.10, memtest86+
    root		(hd0,6)
    kernel		/boot/memtest86+.bin
    quiet

    ### END DEBIAN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST

    # This is a divider, added to separate the menu items below from the Debian
    # ones.
    title		Other operating systems:
    root


    # This entry automatically added by the Debian installer for a non-linux OS
    # on /dev/sda3
    title		Windows Vista
    root		(hd0,2)
    savedefault
    makeactive
    chainloader	+1

    Thanks so much guys!

  2. Which Do You Think Is The Best For Me?

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    OK, now I've been playing around with virtual machines. I've got an XP Virtual Machine going in it but there's a problem. It doesn't see any USB ports. Is there a way to make VirtualBox OSE see USB ports? (trying to get it to see a flash drive)

    You probably have the Open Source version of VirtualBox (Virtual Box OSE). It has issues with USB. The closed source version works with USB for me every time.

    Look here:

    http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

  4. New Palm Pre Won't Work With Old Apps

    in Tech Rumors, Updates, & Alerts

    Posted

    New Palm Pre won't work with old apps

    Pre and Web OS are clear departure from previous phones and won't work with old Palm apps, official says

    January 10, 2009 (Computerworld) LAS VEGAS --

    "The new Palm Pre, which runs on the new Web OS operating system, will not work with older applications supported on the Palm Treo and other smart phones, a Palm Inc. official confirmed.

    "We're not emulating [applications from] the old Palm OS, but will allow third-party emulation," said Pam Deziel, vice president of product management, in an interview Friday at the International CES trade show. "We're figuring on having developers do great applications."

    The fact that existing applications, even games, found on older Palm products will not work with the Palm Pre without third party involvement shows how important the new Web OS for Palm is going to be. Palm has said the Web OS is expected to guide its application and device development for the next decade."

    Full story here: http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...ticleId=9125658

  5. Which Do You Think Is The Best For Me?

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    OK, Now I've found a problem. It refuses to mount either of my External hard drives. It gives me some weirdo message like the log file says improper shutdown and won't allow the mounting of either drive.

    I get this error when I don't properly unmount / "safely remove hardware" from a windows boot. See if that's it.

  8. Windows 7 Hjt Log

    in Spyware/Adware Information

    Posted

    For anyone interested, here's a hjt scan of the Windows 7 Beta Build 7000:

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

    Scan saved at 10:36:31 AM, on 1/10/2009

    Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.01.2904)

    MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.7000.0000)

    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:

    C:\Windows\system32\taskhost.exe

    C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe

    C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE

    C:\Windows\System32\StikyNot.exe

    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

    C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

    C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe

    C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe

    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =

    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =

    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =

    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /autoRun

    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RESTART_STICKY_NOTES] C:\Windows\System32\StikyNot.exe

    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /autoRun (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')

    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\RunOnce: [mctadmin] C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')

    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /autoRun (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')

    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\RunOnce: [mctadmin] C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')

    O13 - Gopher Prefix:

    --

    End of file - 2124 bytes

  11. Combofix Question

    in Spyware/Adware Information

    Posted

    Well the fact of the matter is that this is the situation. These are rules decided upon by other groups at other websites. We don't have an active anti-malware info-base here at BestTechie that's hidden from everyone. Because of that, all of our helpers come here from other sites.

    Like it's been stated, helpers are simply following the rules. Many of the people who have come to this decision are at

    GeeksToGo

    WhatTheTech

    SpywareInfo

    MalwareRemoval

    ASAP/Maddoktor2

    BleepingComputer

    UNITE

    And some other places.

  12. Combofix Question

    in Spyware/Adware Information

    Posted

    Also I agree on the whole you're not qualified to look at HiJack this logs, you're not qualified to look at combofix logs.

    It's not like it takes all that much to understand them.

    This is where you are wrong. It takes a lot to look at a log, identify the infections, and know how to work with them.

  13. Combofix Question

    in Spyware/Adware Information

    Posted

    Just throwing in my $0.02

    As I used to be an active part of the malware community, I understand the need for privateness. Yes. we don't want malware writers to have full access to out defense methods. Yes, some tools should require some special training.

    On the other hand, I don't know anyone in the malware community who won't admit that the system is flawed. Different sites have different rules. Different members of different ranks at different sites have different ideals. ASAP is a good example of this.

    Personally, I think that the "politics" of malware removal has gotten a bit corrupted. It's part of the reason why I'm no longer active in it. The topic is often handled as a black/white issue: if you aren't trained, you get no access. In reality, many of the topic fall in the gray area.

    Those are just my thoughts. As you said shanenin, it just is that way and there's not much most of us can do about it.

  16. Post Your Linux Screen Shot

    in Linux & Unix

    Posted

    Finished getting my Christmas present set-up yesterday. Bought a used 2.8 GHz Intel Core Duo with 2 GB DDR2 RAM from ebay. Ubuntu 8.10 is snappy on this unit. This is my first fast computer and I'm loving it:)

    Very cool hitest! Get a good deal?

    Why not put 64 btt on there?

    Also, what's with the Windows wallpaper? :blink:

  19. Welcome To World & Politics!

    in World and Politics

    Posted

    The BestTechie Administrators and Moderators are proud to announce this addition to our Open Chat area of the forums. Over time, we've come to realize how important events and politics around the world are to our members. So now, we've created a place to discuss them! We hope this will be an exciting addition to our forums!

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    We've created this as a sub-forum so that those who do not wish to participate don't have to. As an admin and mod team, we will be watching the forum carefully to make sure the rules are followed. If you have any issues, contact a moderator or administrator immediately.

    We also promise that the administration and staff will not discriminate against members due to postings in this forum.

    With all that said, we hope you enjoy the forum!