Another Problem with GRUB bootloader in Ububtu/XP
Hello Everybody,
I have Ubuntu 9.10 and Windows XP installed on my laptop. Every thing was OK, until yesterday, when I turn on my laptop I got a black screen with the word "GRUB" on it and nothing else happens. I used the instruction below: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/g...mozTocId842078 But it COULD bring back the GRUB menu, BUT in that menu there is only options for Ubuntu and NO option for Windows XP to select. By the way I encountered the same problem 2 weeks ago and the above instruction could bring back the GRUB menu together with Win XP and Ubuntu. I do not know why it does not work now!!! I would be so grateful if anyone could help me in this matter. With best regards, Hassan |
did you reinstall the GRUB?
to remove the fault. |
Dear Sohail,
I followed that instruction I mentioned above for several times but all of them gives back ONLY the Ubuntu NOT the Windows XP. Still need Help!!!! Thanks. Hassan |
Hi,
You need to edit either /boot/grub/menu.lst or /boot/grub/grub.conf and add the following title Windows rootnoverify(hd0,0) chainloader +1 Rootnoverify may need to be redirected to another hard-drive/partition depending on your set-up (hd<disc>, <partition>) |
Grub 2 Re-install from LiveCD
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Btw, the first time this happened to me, i tried many other things first (Repairing MBR etc) none of which worked.... but this worked first time i tried it, and has worked everytime since. Have fun.... Grub2 is way better than Grub Legacy.... it just takes some getting used to. :) Cheers..... |
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Dear ZenDJiNN,
Thanks for your reply. I do not have internet connection on my Ubuntu. Is it possible to do what you said above whitout having internet connection? Best regards. Hassan |
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It will be if you print out the following first.... :D Code:
Reinstalling from LiveCD Let me know how it goes if you get a chance? Oh, and no, once you've printed the above out, you won't need Net access to go through the steps above. You will need your Ubuntu 9.10 Live CD though, so make sure you have that to hand. Have fun. :) ZenDJiNN |
Dear ZenDJiNN,
Thanks for your help. |
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