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
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.
