Re: grub-install problem

On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:39:15 -0700, KK wrote:

hi all,

i am using ubuntu 7. i am having a dual boot, windows xp and ubuntu. i
have just re installed windows and thus the boot loader no longer exists
and i am unable to boot to my linux partition.

i tried its live cd and was trying grub-install command, but its not
working.
i am trying to use chroot, its saying access denied or user has not
permission.
since i am running the live cd, the terminal is ubuntu@ubuntu$

please guide me how should i install the grub now


thanks

regards,

Kartikeya

Some other options or for future need...

http://www.supergrubdisk.org/

It can restore grub for you (Installed in the MBR or another Partition/
Disk) or restore the windows boot manager if you ever need that option.
If you didn't mess at all with the Linux partion then you probably won't
need to mess with the GRUB config to get windows to boot as it will be
like it was previously unless you changed partitions or something.

Another boot manager that works really well is GAG
http://gag.sourceforge.net/

The gui won't impress the ladies...
http://gag.sourceforge.net/pics.html
but it works well and easy.
.

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