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| =Boot-Repair currently contains serious security flaws and should not be used. Two of the egregious flaws are: 1. Boot-Repair, while executing as root, downloads scripts from a 3rd-party site via http and executes the scripts without signature check. 2. Boot-Repair automatically registers a personal ppa package archive with your update system. If installed, your system, by implication, can be no more secure than that ppa and the code from that ppa. Further, the link below to "Ubuntu Secured CDs" is also from the same developer. These CDs are most certainly not secured and are not official Ubuntu releases. |
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| '''Boot-Repair''' is a small graphical tool to restore access to Ubuntu and other OS (Windows..). * One "Recommended repair" button to repair most frequent boot problems. (generally repair filesystems and reinstall Grub2) * Another button to create a [[http://sourceforge.net/projects/bootinfoscript/|Boot-Info-Script]] summary in 1 click * Options to reinstall [[Grub2]] easily (OS by default, purge, unhide, kernel options..), and other advanced options (MBR restore...). |
||<rowbgcolor="#FFF280"> '''Warning:''' This software is able to share information about your device for diagnostic purposes. You can chose to opt out. Please read this page fully. The log is quite helpful especially for the novice users.|| |
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| Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL. | '''Boot-Repair''' is a simple tool to repair frequent boot issues you may encounter in Ubuntu like when you can't boot Ubuntu after installing Windows or another Linux distribution, or when you can't boot Windows after installing Ubuntu, or when GRUB is not displayed anymore, some upgrade breaks GRUB, etc. |
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| {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1315191717.png}} | Boot-Repair lets you fix these issues with a simple click, which (generally reinstalls GRUB and) restores access to the operating systems you had installed before the issue. |
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| Boot-Repair also has advanced options to back up table partitions, back up bootsectors, create a [[Boot-Info]] (to get help by email or forum), or change the default repair parameters: configure GRUB, add kernel options (acpi=off ...), purge GRUB, change the default OS, restore a Windows-compatible MBR, repair a broken filesystem, specify the disk where GRUB should be installed, etc. | |
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| '''This tool is aimed entirely at those new to Ubuntu who want to get past their booting issues and enjoy using Linux. For the purpose of helping the forum and IRC members help you diagnose issues with your boot setup, Boot-Repair creates a [[Boot-Info]] diagnosis for you to share that allows experienced members to see what's wrong with your boot. The tool systematically asks if you want to upload this diagnosis to a pastebin or keep it local. The Pastebin is not easily searchable and automatically expires after some days, but for confidentiality purpose you may prefer to keep the report local.''' | |
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| Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL. {{https://i.imgur.com/dVghya8.png}} |
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| == 1st option : get a CD including Boot-Repair == | == 1st option : get a disk including Boot-Repair == |
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| The easiest way to use Boot-Repair is to burn one of the following CDs and boot on it. | The easiest way to use Boot-Repair is to create a live-USB disk of [[http://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair-cd/home|Boot-Repair-Disk]] (a disc starting Boot-Repair automatically), and boot on it. |
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| * [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/boot-repair-cd/files/|Boot-Repair-Disk]] is a CD starting Boot-Repair automatically. (English only). * Boot-Repair is also included in [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=10084551&postcount=1|Ubuntu Secured CDs]] (multi-languages) Remark : you can also install the ISO on a [[Installation/FromUSBStick|live-USB]]. |
Remark : it is recommended to install the ISO on a [[Installation/FromUSBStick|live-USB]] (eg via [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/|UnetBootin]] or [[http://www.linuxliveusb.com/|LiliUSB]] or [[http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/|Universal USB Installer]]). Do not burn it on a DVD if your boot is in [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI|EFI]] mode. |
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| Either add ‘ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair’ to your Software Sources via the Software Centre or, for speeds-sake, add it using a new Terminal session: | - either from an Ubuntu live-session ([[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootFromCD|boot your computer on a Ubuntu live-USB]] then choose "Try Ubuntu") or from your installed Ubuntu session (if you can access it) - connect to the Internet - open a new [[Terminal]], then type the following commands (press Enter after each line): |
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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 |
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt update sudo apt install -y boot-repair && boot-repair |
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Boot-Repair can be installed & used from any Ubuntu session (normal session, or live-CD, or live-USB). PPA packages are available for Ubuntu 10.04, 10.10, 11.04 and 11.10. |
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| == Standard repair == * launch Boot-Repair from either : * the dash (Unity) * System->Administration->Boot-Repair menu (Gnome) * by typing 'gksu boot-repair' in a terminal |
- First click the '''Create a Boot-Info Summary''' button. This will simply create a [[Boot-Info]] diagnosis. A pop-up will ask if you want to upload the report online in order to share it more easily. |
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| * Then try "First repair. When repair is finished, reboot and check if you recovered access to your OSs. If not, run Boot-Repair again and try the "Second repair" option. If both repairs did not succeed, copy-paste the URL that appeared in order to get help on Ubuntu forums. |
{{https://i.imgur.com/nECnw67.png}} - Check the diagnosis contents. If any doubt, you can share it on Ubuntu Forums ([[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=333|here]]) along with a description of your boot issue, so that experienced forum members can advise. - Once you get green light from experienced forum members, click the '''Recommended repair''' button. When repair is finished, note the new URL ('''paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXX''') that appeared on a paper, then reboot and check if you recovered access to your OSs. - If the repair did not succeed, indicate the URL to people who help you by email or forum. |
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| {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1312988935.png}} {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1313715508.png}} {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1312988983.png}} {{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1312989003.png}} |
Warning: the default settings are the ones used by the "Recommended Repair". Changing them in the Advanced options may worsen your problem. Don't change them unless requested by experienced helpers. |
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| * [[https://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair/|Official website of Boot-Repair]] * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=10871917#post10871917|Topic "Boot-repair: Graphical tool to repair the PC boot in 1 clic !"]] - on Ubuntu forum, for any questions/comments. |
* [[https://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair/home|Official website of Boot-Repair]] * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=10871917#post10871917|Topic "Boot-repair: Graphical tool to repair the PC boot in 1 click !"]] - on Ubuntu forum, for any questions/comments. * [[Boot-Info|HOWTO : easily create a Boot-Info summary]] |
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Warning: This software is able to share information about your device for diagnostic purposes. You can chose to opt out. Please read this page fully. The log is quite helpful especially for the novice users. |
Boot-Repair is a simple tool to repair frequent boot issues you may encounter in Ubuntu like when you can't boot Ubuntu after installing Windows or another Linux distribution, or when you can't boot Windows after installing Ubuntu, or when GRUB is not displayed anymore, some upgrade breaks GRUB, etc.
Boot-Repair lets you fix these issues with a simple click, which (generally reinstalls GRUB and) restores access to the operating systems you had installed before the issue.
Boot-Repair also has advanced options to back up table partitions, back up bootsectors, create a Boot-Info (to get help by email or forum), or change the default repair parameters: configure GRUB, add kernel options (acpi=off ...), purge GRUB, change the default OS, restore a Windows-compatible MBR, repair a broken filesystem, specify the disk where GRUB should be installed, etc.
This tool is aimed entirely at those new to Ubuntu who want to get past their booting issues and enjoy using Linux. For the purpose of helping the forum and IRC members help you diagnose issues with your boot setup, Boot-Repair creates a Boot-Info diagnosis for you to share that allows experienced members to see what's wrong with your boot. The tool systematically asks if you want to upload this diagnosis to a pastebin or keep it local. The Pastebin is not easily searchable and automatically expires after some days, but for confidentiality purpose you may prefer to keep the report local.
Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL.
Getting Boot-Repair
1st option : get a disk including Boot-Repair
The easiest way to use Boot-Repair is to create a live-USB disk of Boot-Repair-Disk (a disc starting Boot-Repair automatically), and boot on it.
Remark : it is recommended to install the ISO on a live-USB (eg via UnetBootin or LiliUSB or Universal USB Installer). Do not burn it on a DVD if your boot is in EFI mode.
2nd option : install Boot-Repair in Ubuntu
- either from an Ubuntu live-session (boot your computer on a Ubuntu live-USB then choose "Try Ubuntu") or from your installed Ubuntu session (if you can access it)
- connect to the Internet
- open a new Terminal, then type the following commands (press Enter after each line):
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt update sudo apt install -y boot-repair && boot-repair
Using Boot-Repair
- First click the Create a Boot-Info Summary button. This will simply create a Boot-Info diagnosis. A pop-up will ask if you want to upload the report online in order to share it more easily.
- Check the diagnosis contents. If any doubt, you can share it on Ubuntu Forums (here) along with a description of your boot issue, so that experienced forum members can advise.
- Once you get green light from experienced forum members, click the Recommended repair button. When repair is finished, note the new URL (paste.ubuntu.com/XXXXX) that appeared on a paper, then reboot and check if you recovered access to your OSs. - If the repair did not succeed, indicate the URL to people who help you by email or forum.
Advanced options
Warning: the default settings are the ones used by the "Recommended Repair". Changing them in the Advanced options may worsen your problem. Don't change them unless requested by experienced helpers.
External Links
Topic "Boot-repair: Graphical tool to repair the PC boot in 1 click !" - on Ubuntu forum, for any questions/comments.