I usually put my computer on standby, so it had been a fairly long time since I had restarted and had system changes take effect. What I think has happened is one (or maybe both...) of two things:
-something went wrong with the last update (kernel perhaps), or
-I was trying to install Windows Vista on another partition. I formated some unallocated space inside the Vista setup program. For some reason, the program would not allow me to start the install because it 'didn't recognize any partitions that it could install on' or something like that. Then, after messing around with the install/setup program to no avail, I restarted. This gave me the error.
Here is a timeline to follow all of this: Computer in use: estimating 4 days (standby frequently with updates every now and then) --> shut down --> boot with vista setup cd inside --> rebooted after failing to install --> recieved error 17 --> booted computer with ubuntu live cd --> now I'm here
If anyone has any solutions to how I can correct this problem, please submit it as soon as possible. I have seen many people have error 17's, but they are not like my exact circumstances. I believe all grub error 17 issues should be considered critical, as this is fast becoming a widespread issue from what I have observed.
Almost the same thing happened to me. I try to restart after a standby, and all of a sudden it gave me Error 17. I tried fixing my BIOS, or changing HDD orders, and still didnt work. Last night, I re-installed Ubuntu 64-bit again, and still is doing the same thing, I formatted the hard drive where Ubuntu was installed, and still didnt work. How do I remove or re-install Ubuntu so I can get back my computer.
PS. I have a triple boot;
1. Ubuntu Boot Manager
2. Vista
3. Xp-pro
PLEASE HELP!!!!!