Install to HD, boot up problem

[granduke]

I've installed 2.0 to my HD. During boot up I get:

/usr/X11R6/bin/xwin:line 29: /tmp/kbdext layout.txt: Input/ouput error

This message repeats itself indefinately.
Any ideas?
thanks.

[Ian]

Sounds like it could be a hard drive problem.

Try unplugging the hard drive and reconnecting it, also unplug and reconnect the cable from the mother board.

[granduke]

Sounds like it could be a hard drive problem.

Hmm interesting, after failing the logon process a few times. I again booted from the CD. That seems to have cleared the HD boot problem. It loads fine now for the last 5 times I tested it.
You're right it might be a hard drive problem. I'm running Sprinrite on it now to catch any developing failures.

thanks for your reply.

[granduke]

My hard drive boots are still working good. Somehow booting from CD once cleared something up.
Now I hope I wont have trouble installing Skype and Hamachi and VNC client runs good. Then my old laptop not used in 5 years will have a second life.

[Ian]

If you have not booted the machine for 5 yrs I am not supprised that the hard drive took a while to free up.