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How do I repair Ubuntu from LiveCD?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I repair Ubuntu from LiveCD?

The graphical way

  1. Insert your Ubuntu CD, reboot your computer and set it to boot from CD in the BIOS and boot into a live session. You can also use a LiveUSB if you have created one in the past.
  2. Install and run Boot-Repair.
  3. Click “Recommended Repair”.
  4. Now reboot your system. The usual GRUB boot menu should appear.

How do I make a Ubuntu LiveCD bootable?

Steps for creating a Live CD with Ubuntu

  1. Insert a blank CD or DVD into your Optical drive. You may see a pop up window asking you what to do with the Disc, click ‘Cancel’ as you do not need it.
  2. Locate the ISO image then Right-Click and select ‘Write to Disc…’.
  3. Check that the correct disc is selected then click ‘Burn’.

Is Ubuntu a LiveCD?

The standard Ubuntu Cd can be used as a LiveCd as well as an installer. Windows users might be familiar with the term ‘boot CD’ or ‘bootable CD’ or ‘Recovery/Restore Media’. A “LiveCD” is more than that because it gives the option of running a normal desktop environment with all the normal programs and some extras.

Is there a live version of Ubuntu?

With a live Ubuntu, you can do almost anything you can from an installed Ubuntu: Safely browse the internet without storing any history or cookie data. Access files and edit files stored on your computer or USB stick.

How do I fix grub on live CD?

Method 1: Repair GRUB Bootloader with Ubuntu Server Live Disk

  1. Step 1: Download Ubuntu Server and Create A Bootable Disk.
  2. Step 2: Enter the Rescue Mode.
  3. Step 3: Mount the Disk Partition.
  4. Step 4: Repair the GRUB Bootloader and Reboot.
  5. Step 1: Try Ubuntu Live Session.
  6. Step 2: Install GRUB Repair Tool.

How do I update grub on live CD?

This solution is the exact same as roadmr’s answer except much easier.

  1. Boot into AntiX Live CD.
  2. Menu>Applications>System Tools>Boot Repair.
  3. Select ‘Repair GRUB Configuration file’ (this option does run update-grub)
  4. Select the drive/partition where /boot resides.
  5. Reboot when its finished.

How safe is Ubuntu?

All Canonical products are built with unrivalled security in mind — and tested to ensure they deliver it. Your Ubuntu software is secure from the moment you install it, and will remain so as Canonical ensures security updates are always available on Ubuntu first.

How do I rebuild grub?

Resolution

  1. Place your SLES/SLED 10 CD 1 or DVD in the drive and boot up to the CD or DVD.
  2. Enter the command “fdisk -l”.
  3. Enter the command “mount /dev/sda2 /mnt”.
  4. Enter the command “grub-install –root-directory=/mnt /dev/sda”.
  5. Once this command completes successfully reboot your system by entering the command “reboot”.