Installation Does Not Work with Yast2

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.1
Kernel: Versions since 2.x.x

Symptom

It is not possible to perform the installation with Yast2.

Solution

Boot from the SuSE boot floppy. In the first mask, press F2 and select "Manual Installation". Press Enter. (If you are using a SuSE Linux version older than SuSE Linux 8.0, press Tab to stop the boot process when "boot" is displayed on the lower part of the screen. Then enter manual and hit Enter.)

The text-based menu of YaST2 is displayed. (If you are using a SuSE Linux version previous to SuSE Linux 8.0 the text-based menu of YaST1 is displayed). Select the language and keyboard layout.

Then the main menu of text-based Yast2 pops up (in versions previous to SuSE Linux 8.0 the text-based menu of YaST1 pops up):

Select Start installation / system from the list. In the new menu, select Start installation / update.

Next, select the installation source CD-ROM, Network (NFS), or Hard disk.

Perform the installation in the text-based mode.


Keywords: BOOT, INSTALL, PROBLEMS, YAST, YAST1, YAST2, LILO, KERNEL, PANIC, ERROR, FAILED

Categories: Installation

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