SuSE Linux Does Not Boot via LOADLIN

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions up to (including) 8.1

Symptom

When you try to start your SuSE Linux system from Windows via LOADLIN, the boot process aborts and the following message is displayed:
"invalid compressed format (err=2)"

Cause

You are using the obsolete file loadlin.exe, which you have copied from the directory dosutils on the first CD.

Solution

Use the file loadlin.exe from the rpm package. Proceed as follows:

Linux should now boot normally.


Keywords: LOADLIN, BOOT, INVALID, COMPRESSED, FORMAT

Categories: Loadlin

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