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How do I restore files from Ubuntu using LiveCD?
Recover Grub
- Boot the Ubuntu Live CD.
- Press Ctrl-Alt-F1.
- Find the partition where your /boot directory is (normally the root partition) check the previous tip for that.
- sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt.
- sudo chroot /mnt.
- grub.
- find /boot/grub/stage1 (will output a partition name like (hd0,3) )
- root (hd0,3)
How do I mount a hard drive to a LiveCD?
How to Mount Linux Filesystem from a Live CD and Copy a backup
- Download a Live Linux ISO and Burn it.
- Boot into the RAM disk based Live Linux CD environment.
- Mount the hard drive that contains the backup.
- Copy the backup off of the server.
Is GParted on Ubuntu LiveCD?
GParted Partition Manager GParted is a Gnome-based partition manager (that can be also be used with KDE and other desktops as well). This utility works best as a LiveCD or live-USB.
Does reinstalling Ubuntu erase hard drive?
You can reinstall Ubuntu without erase your personal data (the one in the /home).
How do I use GParted Live disk?
Booting GParted Live
- Power on your computer with the media containing GParted Live.
- To use the default settings, press the Enter key when the GParted Live boot screen is displayed.
- To use the standard US keymap, press the Enter key.
- To use the US English language, press the Enter key.
How do I fix broken Ubuntu packages?
How to Fix Broken Packages in Ubuntu
- Check for Updates.
- Force APT to Correct Missing Dependencies or Broken Packages.
- Force Reconfigure or Remove Broken Packages with DPKG.
- Resolve DPKG Lock Issue.
What is an Ubuntu live CD?
A live CD can be used for a quick demo or test of Ubuntu. Try Ubuntu without any changes to your machine! Windows or whatever you use normally is unaffected after trying this and then rebooting. The standard Ubuntu Cd can be used as a LiveCd as well as an installer. Live mode is the default option when booting from CD.
How do I create a live CD of Ubuntu?
To create a LiveCd. Download Ubuntu. For a live CD, avoid the “alternate CD” & the Server Edition because it has no desktop. For installing, using the alternate CD is a good idea, if installing using the standard CD does not work. Make your own CD. Cheap “write once” CDs in packs of 10 or more are usually best.
How to access and copy files from an old Ubuntu system’s partition?
2 How to access and copy files from an old/other Ubuntu system’s partition? 1 Back up /home from a live CD 1 Copying files from my /home in a rescue boot shell on VirtualBox
How do I install Ubuntu on a LiveCD?
Using your LiveCD. Put the Ubuntu CD into the CD/DVD-drive and reboot the computer. You should see a menu with “Try Ubuntu without any change to your computer” at the top. If you don’t get this menu, read the booting From the CD guide for more information.
How do I install Ubuntu on a flash drive?
Flash drives are also very quick and easy to connect, though they are limited in how much they can store. When you plug a USB hard drive or flash drive in, Ubuntu should automatically detect it and mount it. It may even open it in a File Browser automatically.