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grub package

grub will not install

Asked by scouse

Hello, I am trying to install ubuntu 8.10 on my new P:C but the grub boot loader is not in the boot menu only windows- I had no problems with my old P:C- can any one help please-
scouse

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Sam Cater (wraund-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#1

Which harddrive did you install GRUB to? the linux partition or the windows one?

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scouse (dbvoss) said : 		#2

I have installed ububtu on the windows partition
scouse

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Savvas Radevic (medigeek) said : 		#3

Which windows version? Vista?
Are you upgrading ubuntu or installing a new fresh install?

Have you tried using (auto) super grub disk?
http://www.supergrubdisk.org
http://www.supergrubdisk.org/index.php?pid=12
http://www.supergrubdisk.org/index.php?pid=4

Also read this, really helpful information to reinstall your grub:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows

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scouse (dbvoss) said : 		#4

Hello Sawas.
                   I installed Ubuntu fresh it insalled ok exept for grub. So I cannot start Ubuntu. I am running windows XP.

           Scouse

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Best Savvas Radevic (medigeek) said : 		#5

As I said, auto super grub disk can help you fix this: http://www.supergrubdisk.org/index.php?pid=12
It's a program that runs within Windows and can help you restore the proper settings for grub.

If you've just installed Ubuntu, I suppose you could delete the Ubuntu partitions that the installer created (WARNING! Be careful which partitions you delete!) using System > Administration > Partition Editor. Then you can restart the installation.

If the above doesn't help try reading sections in this wiki site:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows
It contains information on how to reinstall grub by using the Live CD.

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scouse (dbvoss) said : 		#6

Hello Sawas
                   I have used super grub. great! everything is fine now. Thank you very much for your help
      scouse

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scouse (dbvoss) said : 		#7

Thanks Savvas Radevic, that solved my question.