Can't recover grub rescue error on ubuntu 18.04
Dear Linux community,
I intended to restore my grub using live usb stick. I wanted to do this because I couldn't fix the grub rescue error after following so many solutions to the problem. Now I have only blinking cursor on my screen. I am using HP Pavillion m6 Notebook PC with ubuntu 18.04. I also have ubuntu 18.04 on the live usb. My question is that there is no option for boot repair when I boot the system from the live usb. I can see only option for installation. If I continue with the installation is there any chances of getting my files back? If that is not possible please what is the way out. Thanks a lot for your time. Lawal |
when you boot and get to the first screen can you get to a second console with ctrl-alt-f2 or one of the other f-keys?
and log in, I think the username will be ubiquity, live ubunutu, something like that and no password. |
Thank so much.
Yes, I can get to the second console with ctrl+alt+f4. However, it requests for a password. So, I end up with Login incorrect. |
First, if you think you can correct the problem if you can log in, then log in in single user mode. For full instructions:
Code:
https://www.itzgeek.com/how-tos/linux/ubuntu-how-tos/recover-your-system-with-single-user-mode-in-ubuntu-ubuntu-11-10.html If that isn't feasible you can try reinstalling grub. There are a number of sites with instructions, some easier than others, but the instructions I use are Code:
1. Boot an installation live CD/DVD/USB, preferably the one used to install your primary Linux system |
did you try ubuntu without a password?
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How do I try it without password please?
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Thanks to all.
@ Agillator, I will study your suggestions, and report back. |
What is name of ubuntu iso your are using? The login name should match the ubuntu iso name, ie: ubuntu-mate iso username will be ubunt-mate or maybe ubuntumate
login: ubuntu password: press enter key |
at the first screen of the installer what happens if you click on quit?
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@colorpurple21859
I am using ubuntu-18.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso I tried it, but still got Login incorrect. Maybe I'm missing something. When I pressed quit I got a pop up: PHP Code:
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have you checked the iso with md5sum?
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ho...22downloads%22. |
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