On Tuesday 24 January 2006 12:57 pm, Ian wrote: > On Tuesday 24 Jan 2006 05:21, Neville Cross wrote: > > I've heard that that 'invalid compressed format' could be because > > the kernel has been corrupted. If I could replace the file > > 'vmlinuz-2.6.11-6mdk' in the boot directory it might just work? > > I don't have a way of installing a new kernel rpm and I can't find this > > file either on my Mandriva boot disks or on the net. If anyone thinks it > > could work and has the file could they send me a copy? > > Simply reinserting the Mandriva 2005 disks back on the computer and > selecting update (as opposed to install) should restore your setup without > altering anything you have changed.
That only works if you have not updated your system. If you have updated your system there is a high probability that you will have a total and complete system crash of such magnitude that it can only be corrected by reinstalling the system. SOTL ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
