I've posted this just in case it helps someone else with Grub related issues/errors and so I can find this information should I need it again.
Caution: messing about with some files can kill your O/S, Grub related files are some of them. Use these procedures with reservation.
If you have a Grub problem then have a look at
http://linuxmint.com/wiki/index.php/...pair_your_grub
Try SuperGrub, it may help http://supergrub.forjamari.linex.org/
The next alternative to a complete re-installation is the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD). There's both a Linux version and a Windows version. Both can be useful if only to allow access to files. http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html
The last thing I would try is to install on another partition, sometimes this will fix the issues, and at least, will give access (possible access) to files on the system.
I've done all the above in the past. When using SuperGrub, when you edit the "root" drive pointer details remember that you can alter the drive numbering more than once i.e if you change it and it doesn't work, change it again until you find the right drive details. Try hd0,0 or hd0,1 or hd0,2 or hd1,0 or hd1,1 or hd1,2 and so forth.
Something else to remember is that the file listing Grub's configurations may need to be manually altered. It can be found at /boot/grub/menu.lst (it has some explanations built in).
If I've helped, please drop me a thank you because I often post my solutions to problems I've had; and without feedback, I don't know how well I've helped others. So, no feedback, no more help (from me anyway, hahaha).
As a side note, set aside a separate drive (not partition) for all personal documents. I used to do this in Windows and I've taken this to Linux too. Remember that the "home" directory is only small (few GB) and is designed to make it easy for us to back-up our personal settings. Just copy and paste it somewhere safe (like a DVD) and when you need to back-up your system, copy and paste it back!
If your really interested...
The specific problem I had was caused by repeated attempts to install Kubuntu to duel boot with WinXP. Installations failed due to a faulty heat sink and fan which eventually killed my CPU (boy was I p**s*d). After gutting my machine to check and rebuild it, I discovered I'd mixed up the ATA cables (HDD leads) which meant that the boot loader couldn't find any O/S's or files to load one (I could've just re-arranged them but I like to p*ss about when an easy solution is too obvious and , well, easy).
Armed with a new CPU and ASUS Triton 77 CPU Cooler (it looks mean and sounds almost dead), I successfully installed Kubuntu without deleting my previous O/S's. The downside being that I had a grub loader that listed several, unbootable O/S's. To tidy the menu up I used the procedure described above to get over issues that cropped up when I deleted the partition that contained the grub loader. It was lots of fun.
Regards,
UltraGeeky
Caution: messing about with some files can kill your O/S, Grub related files are some of them. Use these procedures with reservation.
If you have a Grub problem then have a look at
http://linuxmint.com/wiki/index.php/...pair_your_grub
Try SuperGrub, it may help http://supergrub.forjamari.linex.org/
The next alternative to a complete re-installation is the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD). There's both a Linux version and a Windows version. Both can be useful if only to allow access to files. http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html
The last thing I would try is to install on another partition, sometimes this will fix the issues, and at least, will give access (possible access) to files on the system.
I've done all the above in the past. When using SuperGrub, when you edit the "root" drive pointer details remember that you can alter the drive numbering more than once i.e if you change it and it doesn't work, change it again until you find the right drive details. Try hd0,0 or hd0,1 or hd0,2 or hd1,0 or hd1,1 or hd1,2 and so forth.
Something else to remember is that the file listing Grub's configurations may need to be manually altered. It can be found at /boot/grub/menu.lst (it has some explanations built in).
If I've helped, please drop me a thank you because I often post my solutions to problems I've had; and without feedback, I don't know how well I've helped others. So, no feedback, no more help (from me anyway, hahaha).
As a side note, set aside a separate drive (not partition) for all personal documents. I used to do this in Windows and I've taken this to Linux too. Remember that the "home" directory is only small (few GB) and is designed to make it easy for us to back-up our personal settings. Just copy and paste it somewhere safe (like a DVD) and when you need to back-up your system, copy and paste it back!
If your really interested...
The specific problem I had was caused by repeated attempts to install Kubuntu to duel boot with WinXP. Installations failed due to a faulty heat sink and fan which eventually killed my CPU (boy was I p**s*d). After gutting my machine to check and rebuild it, I discovered I'd mixed up the ATA cables (HDD leads) which meant that the boot loader couldn't find any O/S's or files to load one (I could've just re-arranged them but I like to p*ss about when an easy solution is too obvious and , well, easy).
Armed with a new CPU and ASUS Triton 77 CPU Cooler (it looks mean and sounds almost dead), I successfully installed Kubuntu without deleting my previous O/S's. The downside being that I had a grub loader that listed several, unbootable O/S's. To tidy the menu up I used the procedure described above to get over issues that cropped up when I deleted the partition that contained the grub loader. It was lots of fun.
Regards,
UltraGeeky
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