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| ||<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 also has advanced options to backup table partitions, backup bootsectors, create a Boot-Info-Summary (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. | 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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| Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL. Boot-Repair should be [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/boot-repair/+bug/806291|soon]] included in Ubuntu official repositories, until then use it at your own risks. | '''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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| Boot-Repair is a free software, licensed under GNU-GPL. | |
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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 disks and boot on it. | ||<rowbgcolor="#FFF280"> '''Warning:''' Please note it's been [[https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2468627|reported]] the 32-bit version of boot repair still contains this [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/boot-repair/+bug/1734147|bug]] which can have negative impacts on some machines, so use another option if your box maybe impacted by the Intel SPI bug|| |
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| * [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/boot-repair-cd/files/|Boot-Repair-Disk]] is a CD starting Boot-Repair automatically. (English only, 32&64bits compatible, based on Debian-live so Wifi drivers are not recent). * Boot-Repair is also included in [[UbuntuSecureRemix|Ubuntu-Secure-Remix]] (multi-languages, ok for Wifi, based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, run Boot-Repair from the Dash) |
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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| Remark : you can also install the ISO on a [[Installation/FromUSBStick|live-USB]] (eg via [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/|UnetBootin]], [[http://www.linuxliveusb.com/|LiliUSB]] or [[MultiSystem]]). | 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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| Remark: this can also be performed from a live-CD or live-USB. | - 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) |
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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: | - 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-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, 11.10 and 12.04. |
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| * the dash (Unity) * System->Administration->Boot-Repair menu (Gnome) * by typing '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, note the URL 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. |
* 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. {{https://i.imgur.com/eCKHkoM.png}} |
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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. * [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1821980|HOWTO : easily create a Boot-Info summary with Boot-Repair]] |
* [[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 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.
Getting Boot-Repair
1st option : get a disk including Boot-Repair
Warning: Please note it's been reported the 32-bit version of boot repair still contains this bug which can have negative impacts on some machines, so use another option if your box maybe impacted by the Intel SPI bug |
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
Recommended 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.
External Links
Topic "Boot-repair: Graphical tool to repair the PC boot in 1 click !" - on Ubuntu forum, for any questions/comments.