How can I clean GRUB so my new install will boot?

[sdavmor]

NoOp wrote:
> sdavmor wrote:
>> I'm trying to finish a RAID+LPV server install of Dapper Drake. It
>> fails at the point where it wants to install LILO. So I proceed to
>> finish without intalling LILO. Then when I reboot the old GRUB (from
>> the Linux install that used to be on these drives) activates and bombs
>> out.
>>
>> Has anyone else encountered this? The failure message I get at the end
>> of the server install at the 75% marker is:
>>
>> LILO installation failed
>> Running "/sbin/lilo" failed with error code "1"
>>
>> So, is there a way to clean out the old GRUB using the "Rescue" option
>> on the alternative install CD? i.e. removeitcompletely. Or do I need
>> to hunt down an MS-Dos utility that I can stick on a floppy?
> 
> You might want to have a look at Super Grub:
> 
> http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=06/09/19/1759237
>   http://adrian15.raulete.net/grub/tiki-index.php
> 
> Disclaimer: I've played with it a bit but do not have any real expertise
> using it. *use with caution*

Thanks.  I'll check into Super Grub right now.
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