Grub Cannot load Ubuntu

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My computer refused load Ubuntu and instead gave me grub. When I typed boot, it said you need to load the kernel first. I saw some other stuff on grub so I have tried find /boot/grub/stage1 but it gives me an error (can't find command 'find').

If it matters, I believe this error was caused by a startup repair from Windows (which I think affects the disk) so if anyone can help me.

What version of Ubuntu are you using? Did you install it using Wubi, the Windows installer? — Richard, Jul 27 '13 at 20:50

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 27 '13 at 20:49

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Running a Windows Startup Repair is definitely quite risky on Linux systems. You can mess up any number of things including the MBR and boot sector.

Fortunately, there is a tool out there designed to easily recover from this type of issue called Boot-repair. All you need is an Ubuntu Live CD or USB and an internet connection. See the Boot-repair guide in the Ubuntu Community Documentation to see how to install the tool in a live environment, and then just do a Recommended Repair. If you run into further issues, it will create a Boot Info Script link which you can paste back here.

edited Jul 27 '13 at 20:49

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What if I don't have a Live CD? – jt1250champ Jul 27 '13 at 20:00
@jt1250champ Live USB? – Braiam Jul 27 '13 at 20:01
I don't have that either? – jt1250champ Jul 27 '13 at 20:06
@jt1250champ how did you install Ubuntu? – Braiam Jul 27 '13 at 20:16
From the Ubuntu website downloaded while on windows – jt1250champ Jul 27 '13 at 20:28
If you don't have a CD or USB with Ubuntu, you can try one of the methods listed here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installation_without_a_CD Although I am not familiar with any of those methods. – Richard Jul 27 '13 at 20:52

Grub Cannot load Ubuntu

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