Install GRUB loader

Ishan · 22-01-2008, 05:30 PM

I've installed XP, Vista and Ubuntu in my laptop
int the boot loader it first provides me two option
1.Ubuntu.....will boot in linux
2. Vista loader
In vista loa
der i am provided with
1. Earlier verson of Windows...boot to XP
2. Windows Vista......boot to Vista

Now as i want to reinstall Vista, Obviously my GRUB loader will e removed...
So then if i want to boot to ubuntu again what should i do?
How do i install GRUB?

hellknight · 22-01-2008, 07:53 PM

Follow these steps:-
Pop in the installation disc of Ubuntu and restart your pc
after that go to the rescue mode in ubuntu, you'll see that below the Installation selection
after your boot in the rescue mode, type grub
then type "install (hd0,1)

Grub should be restored,

you can also try searching the Ubuntuforums

Rahim · 22-01-2008, 09:12 PM

1: Boot with a Live CD
2: Open a Terminal
3:Type

Code:

sudo grub

4:Type

Code:

find /boot/grub/stage1

5:Type

Code:

root (hd?,?)

. Substitute (hd?,?) with results of Step4
6:Type

Code:

setup (hd0)

7:Quit the Terminal

Code:

quit

Now Reboot and your Grub will be restored.

purujitb · 22-01-2008, 09:20 PM

u can also use super grub disk...it's very handy

Ishan · 23-01-2008, 09:10 AM

Ok Thank you I'll try that and tell u later...Bye

adi007 · 23-01-2008, 12:18 PM

the best solution is to use grub for windows ..i am currently using this..
link ..
http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Syste...DOS-3507.shtml
after u use this no need to worry about the missing grub no need to fear to reinstall windows...
if u have any doubt using it post it here..
i have some what become a expert in using GRUB-for-DOS

skghosh44 · 09-02-2008, 06:25 PM

I have installed a NEW HDD with Win XP SP3. There is Ubuntu in another HDD. Win Xp in primary HDD and Ubuntu in slave. As the XP in primary system boots in XP I tried to restore GRUB by a third party software "UNetbootin Super Grub Disk Loader" and it install the GRUB in the primary HDD. But when I select OS as Ubuntu, it displays msg " no such partition" like this. Now how can I rectify this problem. If i mannualy change the partition as (hd0,hd9) will it solve the problem.
Note : Ubuntu is in HD partition 9 and swap in hd part 8.

Dark Star · 09-02-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahimveron

1: Boot with a Live CD
2: Open a Terminal
3:Type

Code:

sudo grub

4:Type

Code:

find /boot/grub/stage1

5:Type

Code:

root (hd?,?)

. Substitute (hd?,?) with results of Step4
6:Type

Code:

setup (hd0)

7:Quit the Terminal

Code:

quit

Now Reboot and your Grub will be restored.

+1 This is the best way . Use this to install GFX Grub How to : Install GFX Grub In Ubuntu !

skghosh44 · 09-02-2008, 07:33 PM

I have solved the problem other way -

1. Booted the system with Live CD
2. Manulay search all the drive to find the folder "boot/grub/menu.lst"
3. Right click on menu.lst> click copy
4. open Terminal> click paste (here pasted /media/disk-?/boot/grub/menu.lst
5. preceded the pasted command with "gksu gedit"
6. final command

Code:

 
gksu gedit /media/disk-?/boot/grub/menu.lst

7. menu.lst files open and change the value of {hd0,?} to (hd1,?} for all the ubuntu boot sequence except the Windows OS, rebooted the system and the problem solved for grub loader.

UTMOST CARE should be taken to modify Menu.lst file else it may not be start Win OS also. Always keep bakup of menu.lst file before doing any alteration.

shady_inc · 10-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahimveron

1: Boot with a Live CD
2: Open a Terminal
3:Type

Code:

sudo grub

4:Type

Code:

find /boot/grub/stage1

5:Type

Code:

root (hd?,?)

. Substitute (hd?,?) with results of Step4
6:Type

Code:

setup (hd0)

7:Quit the Terminal

Code:

quit

Now Reboot and your Grub will be restored.

Best and most Hassle-free method.Have used it 2 times, once after Vista install and second time after Sabayon install.

22-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ishan In The Zone Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bharuch,Gujarat,India Posts: 366	Install GRUB loader I've installed XP, Vista and Ubuntu in my laptop int the boot loader it first provides me two option 1.Ubuntu.....will boot in linux 2. Vista loader In vista loa der i am provided with 1. Earlier verson of Windows...boot to XP 2. Windows Vista......boot to Vista Now as i want to reinstall Vista, Obviously my GRUB loader will e removed... So then if i want to boot to ubuntu again what should i do? How do i install GRUB? __________________ When was the last time when you did something for the first time? So many words for the broken heart..... for world wars. ishangajera.blogspot.com

22-01-2008, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
hellknight BSD init pwns System V Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: atapi.sys as Stuxnet Posts: 1,076	Re: Install GRUB loader Follow these steps:- Pop in the installation disc of Ubuntu and restart your pc after that go to the rescue mode in ubuntu, you'll see that below the Installation selection after your boot in the rescue mode, type grub then type "install (hd0,1) Grub should be restored, you can also try searching the Ubuntuforums

22-01-2008, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rahim Married! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,515	Re: Install GRUB loader 1: Boot with a Live CD 2: Open a Terminal 3:Type Code: sudo grub 4:Type Code: find /boot/grub/stage1 5:Type Code: root (hd?,?) . Substitute (hd?,?) with results of Step4 6:Type Code: setup (hd0) 7:Quit the Terminal Code: quit Now Reboot and your Grub will be restored. __________________ \|\| GNU/Linux User \|\| PCLOS KDE 4.6 \|\| 17" DELL Studio \|\| topdocumentaryfilms.com

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Ishan In The Zone Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bharuch,Gujarat,India Posts: 366	Re: Install GRUB loader Ok Thank you I'll try that and tell u later...Bye __________________ When was the last time when you did something for the first time? So many words for the broken heart..... for world wars. ishangajera.blogspot.com

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23-01-2008, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
adi007 Alpha Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hassan Posts: 714	Re: Install GRUB loader the best solution is to use grub for windows ..i am currently using this.. link .. http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Syste...DOS-3507.shtml after u use this no need to worry about the missing grub no need to fear to reinstall windows... if u have any doubt using it post it here.. i have some what become a expert in using GRUB-for-DOS __________________ ☼ onlyfreewares.info ► Onlyfreewares...Nothing Else !! ☼ regtweak.info ► Windows Registry hacks and tricks ☼ blog.aditech.info ► There is something for everyone

09-02-2008, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
skghosh44 dig_boy_dig,dig ! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birth Place of IOCL Posts: 414	Re: Install GRUB loader I have installed a NEW HDD with Win XP SP3. There is Ubuntu in another HDD. Win Xp in primary HDD and Ubuntu in slave. As the XP in primary system boots in XP I tried to restore GRUB by a third party software "UNetbootin Super Grub Disk Loader" and it install the GRUB in the primary HDD. But when I select OS as Ubuntu, it displays msg " no such partition" like this. Now how can I rectify this problem. If i mannualy change the partition as (hd0,hd9) will it solve the problem. Note : Ubuntu is in HD partition 9 and swap in hd part 8. __________________ ________________________________________________ I like signature after 10 P.M.

09-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
skghosh44 dig_boy_dig,dig ! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birth Place of IOCL Posts: 414	Re: Install GRUB loader I have solved the problem other way - 1. Booted the system with Live CD 2. Manulay search all the drive to find the folder "boot/grub/menu.lst" 3. Right click on menu.lst> click copy 4. open Terminal> click paste (here pasted /media/disk-?/boot/grub/menu.lst 5. preceded the pasted command with "gksu gedit" 6. final command Code: gksu gedit /media/disk-?/boot/grub/menu.lst 7. menu.lst files open and change the value of {hd0,?} to (hd1,?} for all the ubuntu boot sequence except the Windows OS, rebooted the system and the problem solved for grub loader. UTMOST CARE should be taken to modify Menu.lst file else it may not be start Win OS also. Always keep bakup of menu.lst file before doing any alteration. __________________ ________________________________________________ I like signature after 10 P.M.

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