Operation Manual

Propose New Conguration

Have YaST propose a new conguration.

Convert Current Conguration

Have YaST convert the current conguration. When converting the conguration,

some settings may be lost.

Start New Conguration from Scratch

Write a custom conguration. This action is not available during the installation

of openSUSE.

Read Conguration Saved on Disk

Load your own /etc/lilo.conf. This action is not available during the in-

stallation of openSUSE.

Click OK two times to save the changes.

During the conversion, the old GRUB conguration is saved to the disk. To use it,

simply change the boot loader type back to GRUB and choose Restore Conguration

Saved before Conversion. This action is available only on an installed system.

NOTE: Custom Boot Loader

To use a boot loader other than GRUB or LILO, select Do Not Install Any Boot

Loader. Read the documentation of your boot loader carefully before choosing

this option.

9.3 Uninstalling the Linux Boot

Loader

YaST can be used to uninstall the Linux boot loader and restore the MBR to the state

it had prior to the installation of Linux. During the installation, YaST automatically

creates a backup copy of the original MBR and restores it upon request.

To uninstall GRUB, start YaST and click System > Boot Loader to start the boot loader

module. Select Other > Restore MBR of Hard Disk and conrm with Yes, Rewrite.

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