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Re: [LUG] Grub Problem

 

> Thanks, I will have a look. What puzzles me a bit is the my desktop
> computer, which I am using now, is working fine. Yet both computers
> are up to date.
>
> Anyway, it  may not be so simple. The method suggested is via using
> a USB stick with the MX Linux iso on it. I did try that, but the
> laptop will not boot from the stick. I finish up with the same error
> message. If it worked I would have tried the boot fix file in MX
> Tools.
>
> Neil

Dear Neil,

I hope you are doing well laptop-less for the time being - luckily
GRUB problems shouldn't have compromised your files in any way.

That you are seeing the same error message from GRUB even when
attempting to boot from the USB stick is annoying, but not unfixable.
Live USB ISOs are designed for your laptops's BIOS to boot them
directly, without the need for GRUB. If you can get into the laptop's
BIOS settings then there will be an option for changing the boot
sequence to put the Live USB above your laptops internal hard drive
(make sure you have the LIVE USB plugged in before opening the BIOS
settings).

If getting into the BIOS is difficult or your BIOS doesn't support
booting from USB (possible if your laptop is more than 10 years old),
then you could try burning the ISO onto a DVD. BIOSs usually default to
a disc if one is available.

Good luck and best wishes, Sebastian
Freenode 'seabass'

PS. Technically, the Live USB may use it's own GRUB behind the scenes
but it shouldn't have the same error message as your laptop's GRUB.

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