Laptops :: Thinkpad 365XD HD install with Smart Boot Manager

(Originally posted under HD installs, posted here because I realized it fits better here)

I have a Thankpad 365XD (yes the dreaded 365XD) and used Smart Boot Manager to boot to the CD, then install DSL. I decided that since I would likely not need to boot to CD again, (or, if I did, could do so through LILO) so I let LILO overwrite the MBR. After this, my laptop refused to load, giving the error code for no OS found.

The floppy drive is unreliable, so I can't use it often. Is there a way to fix this problem?

Sounds like LILO is effed up. I would try to install GRUB. Hopefully this link will help.

You can reinstall the Windows bootloader by booting via win9x boot disk and then type FDISK /MBR

Or you can try manually editing and reactivating your lilo from a DSL livecd bootup.

Or better yet, use grub instead of lilo. It is available for DSL. I have no grub experience, but others here like it better than lilo.

original here.