[NTLUG:Discuss] error 18 correct, but this is a head scratcher

[Allen Meyers]

1. I reactivated a old 32 bit for want of a better phrase.  Upped the
RAM to 1 GB and the HD from 40 to 160, my first mistake.
2. Repartitioned, XP home went in smooth but resisted Linux OS
reporting error 18. This is when I learn when read is attempted at
linear block it is beyond the end of BIOS. So I upgraded BIOS.
3. Went back to what I had before with larger partitions XP-Debian-Mepis
4. Since I had the larger HD and upgraded BIOS thought I would
repartition and this is when I discovered I had regressed back to the
error 18.
Presently in the throes of starting over. Windows and xp are in with a
dual boot and Lenny loading now.
Anyone have any idea what could be going on.

Thanks for your attention
Allen Meyers
texas.chef94 at gmail.com