GRUB2 Rescue Prompt Boot Instructions

1.set prefix=(hdX,Y)/boot/grub

Use the values determined earlier. Example: If the Ubuntu system is on sda5, enter:set prefix=(hd0,5)/boot/grub

2.*set root=(hdX,Y)

Example:set root=(hd0,5)

3.insmod normal

Attempt to load thenormalmodule.

4.normal

Activate thenormalmodule. If successful, the GRUB 2 menu may appear.

5.set

(Optional) Review the current settings.

6.ls /boot

(Optional) Check for avmlinuzand ainitrd.imgentry.

7.insmod linux

An error message usually means the path is incorrect.

8.*linux /vmlinuz root=/dev/sdXY ro

Selects the latest kernel. Example:linux /vmlinuz root=/dev/sda5 ro

9.initrd /initrd.img

Selects the latest initrd image.

10.boot