This article is about fixing grub rescue error, appearing on your dual boot (Ubuntu and Windows) Laptop/PC. You only have to follow few simple steps and it will be up and running. If you are getting below error on boot, then keep scrolling. It’s an idea worth trying, I have tried it and it worked for me.
I have WINDOWS and Ubuntu 14.0 installed on my laptop as dual boot.
Suddenly, I found that WINDOWS is working but Ubuntu is not. 😫
No problem ! I can fix this 💡
I read some tutorials, watched some YouTube videos but unfortunately, I end up messing up the GRUB on Ubuntu. Now I lost both Ubuntu and WINDOWS, not able to boot any of these operating systems on my Laptop.
Only options I have are:
- Format entire system and install everything from scratch but then I might lose all my data 😟
- Book an online rescue team to fix the problem, but that’s very expensive 😫
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However, there is one more option which is safe, worth trying and can potentially recover the OS âž¡
Our problem is, none of the Operating Systems in our dual boot system is working. Ubuntu deleted while trying solutions available on YouTube and online tutorials and God knows what went wrong with Windows.
How can we fix this “grub rescue” error?
We need few things to implement this fix and get at least Windows back, up and running.
Prerequisites:
- Ubuntu Bootable Disc | USB
- Internet connection.
Steps to Fix:
- Change the boot media to USB/CD in your Laptop/PC’s BIOS.
- Insert the Bootable media and start your machine.
- You will see Ubuntu Options, choose:
Try Ubuntu
- Open Terminal by Dash Board or by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T
- Type and execute below mention commands in terminal in series .
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair
- One window will Pop-up, select the first option
Recommended Repair
- Restart and Your Windows is back 😎 😉 🤗
Comment below if you are still facing this issue with your contact email address and I will try to help you.
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Author
Devraj Singh
Lead Software Quality Engineer