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When I installed Linux the 1st time, I set a few things I wasn't really sure about (what sort of pc, usage etc), so i thought I'd start again. Bad move! I booted from the debian disk and started installing, but it threw a wobbly half way through and aborted.

Now when it boots, it stops with a GRUB error 15 and I can't just reinstall.

I think I need to format/wipe the drive before starting again. Any advice?

I can use the menu to get to a prompt through the setup screen. Can I type anything to wipe the lot?

Try "startx" and see if the GUI comes up. If so go to the control center /administration/boot manager and reinstall grub.
If you can't startx then boot the cd, remove all the partitions and start over.

Thanks. startx command not found.

I'll try again, but not sure I had an option to delete partions..

Partions deleted and installed OK. Again. Thanks a lot.