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= Introduction = |
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| Here is how to do it very easily: | Two methods are recommended to easily create this report: * from an Ubuntu disc (requires an Ubuntu disc and an internet connection) * or via a Boot-Repair-Disk (this is the most convenient way if you often create Boot-Info reports, or if the PC to diagnose does not have internet connection) |
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| = Procedure = == Step 1 - Boot on a liveCD or liveUSB == |
= Standard method: from an Ubuntu disc = |
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| Boot your computer either on: | - Boot your computer on an Ubuntu DVD or live-USB, then choose "Try Ubuntu". Once in the Ubuntu session, connect internet, open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type the following commands: |
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| - a Ubuntu live-CD or live-USB, then choose "Try Ubuntu", then go to '''Step 2 below'''. | {{{ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt update }}} {{{ sudo apt install -y boot-info && boot-info }}} |
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| - or a [[UbuntuSecureRemix|Ubuntu-Secure-Remix]] liveCD or liveUSB (which will lead you automatically to '''Step 3 below''') | - click on the '''Online report''' button: |
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| - or a [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/boot-repair-cd/files/|Boot-Repair-Disk]] (this is the most convenient as it will lead you automatically to '''Step 4 below''') | {{https://i.imgur.com/JDp0Qag.png}} - write on a paper the URL (e.g., '''paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXXX/''') that appears, then indicate this URL to people who help you by email or forum (e.g. on ubuntuforums [[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=333|here]]) |
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| == Step 2 - Install Boot-Repair in the live-session == | = Alternative method: via Boot-Repair-Disk = |
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| Once in the Ubuntu live session, install [[Boot-Repair]] this way: | - Boot your computer on a live-USB of [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/boot-repair-cd/files/|Boot-Repair-Disk]] 64bit (or 32bit if your computer is older than 10 years). |
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| * Connect internet * Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type : |
- When the window below appears, click on the '''Create a Boot Info summary''' button. |
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| {{{ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt-get update }}} {{{ sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair }}} |
{{https://i.imgur.com/dVghya8.png}} |
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| - write on a paper the URL (e.g., '''paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXXX/''') that appears, then indicate this URL to people who help you by email or forum. | |
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| == Step 3 - Run Boot-Repair == Launch Boot-Repair from either : - the Dash (Ubuntu 11.04 and next): click the Ubuntu logo in the top-left corner of the screen, then type '''boot''' and click on the '''Boot-Repair''' icon that will appear. - or System->Administration->Boot-Repair menu (Ubuntu 10.04) - or by typing '''boot-repair''' in a terminal == Step 4 - Click the right button == Click on the '''Create a Boot Info summary''' button: {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/original/1335260967.png}} == Step 5 - Note the Boot-Info URL on a paper == When the information gathering is finished, note on a paper the URL ('''paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXXX/''') that appears, then indicate this URL to people who help you by email or forum. {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/original/1335261480.png}} |
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| - the Boot-Info is an instant "picture" of your main system parameters. It does not change your system files. You can redo this procedure any times you want. | - the Boot-Info is an instant "picture" of your main system parameters. It does not change the boot nor the system files of the computer. You can redo this procedure any times you want. |
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| - if internet was not connected during the procedure, Boot-Repair will not indicate an URL, but will display the Boot-Info in a text viewer (this is less convenient than the URL, as you will have to copy-paste the content of this file on the forums). If you can, connect internet then redo the procedure in order to get an URL. | - if internet was not connected during the procedure, or if you chose '''local report''', the tool will not indicate an URL, but will display the Boot-Info report in a text viewer. This is less convenient than the URL, as you will have to copy-paste the content of this file on the forums between [CODE] and [/CODE] tags. |
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| - once you indicated the URL to someone, people will only have to open this URL in their web browser to see the content of the report. | - once you indicated the URL to someone, people will open this URL in their web browser to see the content of the report. |
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| - the Boot-Info report created by Boot-Repair is more detailed than the one you can obtain via Boot-Info-Script. | - the '''suggested repair''' at the bottom of the Boot-Info corresponds to the default repair of the [[Boot-Repair]] utility. If you click the '''recommended repair''' button of Boot-Repair, it will perform these repair operations, then display a log of the repair (which allow to detect some problems that would not be seen via a standard Boot-Info, eg a Flexnet error). |
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| - at the bottom of the Boot-Info is indicated the type of repair which would be performed if you click on the '''Recommended Repair''' button, eg: | - if you are not in hurry, do not click the '''Recommended repair''' before you get green light from experienced helpers on the forum. |
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| {{{ recommendedrepair This setting would reinstall the grub2 of sda2 into the MBR of sda. }}} - if you click on the '''Recommended Repair''' button, Boot-Repair will perform these repair operations, then display a full Boot-Info containing also the log of the repair (which allow to detect some problems that would not be seen via a standard Boot-Info, eg a Flexnet error). - do NOT change the Advanced Options of Boot-Repair if you have not be invited to. |
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| * [[https://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair/|Official website of Boot-Repair]] * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1821980|HOWTO easily create a Boot-Info summary with Boot-Repair]]: discussion thread on ubuntuforums for any question/comment about this tutorial. (this is not a thread for support, '''if you need help''' please create your new own thread [[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=333|here]]) |
* [[https://sourceforge.net/p/boot-info/wiki/Home/|Official website of the Boot-Info utility]] * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2023420|Discussion thread on ubuntuforums for any question/comment about this tutorial]]. (this is not a thread for support, '''if you need help''' please create your new own thread [[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=333|here]]) |
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Introduction
A Boot-Info is a diagnosis report that helps detecting anomalies in your system or boot parameters. It is a kind of "instant picture of your system", it is not a backup.
On the Ubuntu forums, you will often be asked to indicate your Boot-Info, in order to help people understand your problem.
Two methods are recommended to easily create this report:
- from an Ubuntu disc (requires an Ubuntu disc and an internet connection)
- or via a Boot-Repair-Disk (this is the most convenient way if you often create Boot-Info reports, or if the PC to diagnose does not have internet connection)
Standard method: from an Ubuntu disc
- - Boot your computer on an Ubuntu DVD or live-USB, then choose "Try Ubuntu". Once in the Ubuntu session, connect internet, open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y boot-info && boot-info
- click on the Online report button:
- write on a paper the URL (e.g., paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXXX/) that appears, then indicate this URL to people who help you by email or forum (e.g. on ubuntuforums here)
Alternative method: via Boot-Repair-Disk
- Boot your computer on a live-USB of Boot-Repair-Disk 64bit (or 32bit if your computer is older than 10 years).
- When the window below appears, click on the Create a Boot Info summary button.
- write on a paper the URL (e.g., paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXXX/) that appears, then indicate this URL to people who help you by email or forum.
Remarks
- the Boot-Info is an instant "picture" of your main system parameters. It does not change the boot nor the system files of the computer. You can redo this procedure any times you want.
- if internet was not connected during the procedure, or if you chose local report, the tool will not indicate an URL, but will display the Boot-Info report in a text viewer. This is less convenient than the URL, as you will have to copy-paste the content of this file on the forums between [CODE] and [/CODE] tags.
- if you forgot to note the URL, redo the procedure.
- once you indicated the URL to someone, people will open this URL in their web browser to see the content of the report.
- the suggested repair at the bottom of the Boot-Info corresponds to the default repair of the Boot-Repair utility. If you click the recommended repair button of Boot-Repair, it will perform these repair operations, then display a log of the repair (which allow to detect some problems that would not be seen via a standard Boot-Info, eg a Flexnet error).
- if you are not in hurry, do not click the Recommended repair before you get green light from experienced helpers on the forum.
External Links
Discussion thread on ubuntuforums for any question/comment about this tutorial. (this is not a thread for support, if you need help please create your new own thread here)