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Subject: Re: unable to boot due to error in loader.conf
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"Tamouh H." <hakmi@rogers.com> writes:

> Since people were talking about modifying kern.hz , I went the extreme and added "kern.hz=10" to loader.conf , obviously the system didn't load properly. It panics during boot process.
>
> This is 5.4-Stable, I've tried all other boot modes and the only option available is "Escape to Loader Prompt".
>
> Any tips on a way to recover this machine ? 

Escape to the loader prompt, and set it back.  I think the syntax
should be "set kern.hz=1000", but check the manual (online, if
necessary) if I messed up on the details.

Then remove the line from loader.conf once you boot.