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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 in advanced settings. 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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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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{{http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/img/1315191717.png}} 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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'''For the purpose of helping the forum and IRC members help you diagnose issues with your boot setup, Boot-Repair (provided it has a network connection) will create a Ubuntu pastebin link for you to share that allows experienced members to see what's wrong with your boot. Ubuntu's Pastebin is not easily indexable or searchable, and purpose of the tool which creates this page (Boot-Info) is meant to be a very benign and helpful solution to the problem. The intention is not violate your privacy, nor is it meant to make you a target. This tool is aimed entirely at those new to Ubuntu who want to get past their booting issues and enjoy using Linux. If you'd like to, you may completely opt out of all internet usage including pastebin link generation by looking at the Advanced Options section below. Please do not use this software if this is a problem for you.'''
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= Security Warning = Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL.
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Boot-Repair is not officially supported by Canonical, use it at your own risks. Security concerns (use of PPA, download from Sourceforge) are currently discussed on [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=11323542&postcount=153|this thread]], any contribution is welcome.
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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 disk containing the tool (eg [[http://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair-cd/home|Boot-Repair-Disk]], a disk 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 Remix 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 computer has Windows8 pre-installed, or 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-CD or 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 apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get 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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    * the dash (Unity)
    * System->Administration->Boot-Repair menu (Gnome)
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by typing 'gksu boot-repair' in a terminal
    * the Dash (the Ubuntu logo at the top-left of the screen)
    * or by typing 'boot-repair' in a terminal
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 * Then try "Recommended repair" button. When repair is finished, reboot and check if you recovered access to your OSs.
If the repair did not succeed, copy-paste the URL that appeared in order to get help by email or forum.
 * Then click the "Recommended repair" button. When repair is finished, note the 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.

Warning: the default settings are the ones used by the "Recommended Repair". Changing them may worsen your problem. Don't modify them before creating a [[Boot-Info|BootInfo URL]], and asking for advice on Ubuntu Forums [[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=326|Absolute Beginners Section]] or in [[http://ubuntuforums.org/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=333|Installation and Upgrades]].
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* If you would like to opt-out of the paste.ubuntu.com link creation (Not recommended for inexperienced users who are seeking help from a forum or IRC member), you can. Simple click on the Advanced Options, and find the "Other Options" tab. Uncheck "Upload the report to a pastebin".

* The log may include UUIDs, LUKS headers, hex dump of your first sectors of your drives, device serial numbers, your username and more.

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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]]

Warning: This software is able to share information about your device for diagnostic purposes. You can chose to opt out in advanced settings. 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.

For the purpose of helping the forum and IRC members help you diagnose issues with your boot setup, Boot-Repair (provided it has a network connection) will create a Ubuntu pastebin link for you to share that allows experienced members to see what's wrong with your boot. Ubuntu's Pastebin is not easily indexable or searchable, and purpose of the tool which creates this page (Boot-Info) is meant to be a very benign and helpful solution to the problem. The intention is not violate your privacy, nor is it meant to make you a target. This tool is aimed entirely at those new to Ubuntu who want to get past their booting issues and enjoy using Linux. If you'd like to, you may completely opt out of all internet usage including pastebin link generation by looking at the Advanced Options section below. Please do not use this software if this is a problem for you.

Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL.

http://pix.toile-libre.org/upload/original/1335260967.png

Getting Boot-Repair

1st option : get a disk including Boot-Repair

The easiest way to use Boot-Repair is to create a disk containing the tool (eg Boot-Repair-Disk, a disk 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 computer has Windows8 pre-installed, or 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-CD or 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-get update
sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair

Using Boot-Repair

  • launch Boot-Repair from either :
    • the Dash (the Ubuntu logo at the top-left of the screen)
    • or by typing 'boot-repair' in a terminal
  • Then click the "Recommended repair" button. When repair is finished, note the 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.

Warning: the default settings are the ones used by the "Recommended Repair". Changing them may worsen your problem. Don't modify them before creating a BootInfo URL, and asking for advice on Ubuntu Forums Absolute Beginners Section or in Installation and Upgrades.

Advanced options

* If you would like to opt-out of the paste.ubuntu.com link creation (Not recommended for inexperienced users who are seeking help from a forum or IRC member), you can. Simple click on the Advanced Options, and find the "Other Options" tab. Uncheck "Upload the report to a pastebin".

* The log may include UUIDs, LUKS headers, hex dump of your first sectors of your drives, device serial numbers, your username and more.

https://i.imgur.com/eCKHkoM.png

External Links

Boot-Repair (last edited 2022-01-18 23:30:53 by yannubuntu)