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Upgrading Problem

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When i was upgrading my linux to the new version, my computer shut down after i was about done. I think i was on the installing new package or something like that. Now when i turn it on, it say i say i am missing file and fail.

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Soul-Sing (soulzing) said : 		#1

Hello,
Could you please put the errormessage here? Without an errormessage it is very difficult to understand the problem your having.

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Bryan Basil (bryanlbasil) said : 		#2

It sounds like you have a GRUB Error 15: File Not Found? If that's the case, the only way I know of to fix this (since you were upgrading) is to do a clean install of Ubuntu. I have heard that you could boot the LiveCD and install GRUB, but you already would have GRUB installed if you were upgrading. Before you do a clean install, though, try this: Boot from a LiveCD and select "Try Ubuntu without installing it." When that boots, navigate to Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal. In the terminal, type "sudo grub" then "find /boot/grub/stage1" take note of what it outputs here, something like (hd0,0). Then type "root (hd?,?)" replacing the ?s with the numbers that you found in the previous command. Then type "setup (hd0)" Then "quit" Then "sudo reboot now".

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Best Tom (tom6) said : 		#3

Hi :)

Do you get as far as the boot-menu that has several options for booting into Ubuntu? If so then the 2nd choice should say "recovery mode" near the end of it's line.

Sometimes that menu is hidden and about the time the boot up gets to "Loading Grub 1.5" (or something) it will suggest pressing "Esc" to get to that menu. Its worth running through a few options there about once a month anyway.

If you get to the boot-men please let us know
Good luck and regards from
Tom )

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tainted (tamphuong-1993) said : 		#4

Thanks Tom, that solved my question.

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tainted (tamphuong-1993) said : 		#5

I did the esc and did all the repair and everything that is on the recovery menu and when i restart the computer. it work again.

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Tom (tom6) said : 		#6

Brilliant :)) Nicely done )))
Congrats & regards from
Tom :)