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How do I get my server to boot normally again? Stuck at Grub command line

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All of a sudden my Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring) server does not boot correctly anymore. It stops at a grub command line.

If I type ls, I get

(hd0) (hd0,msdos5) (hd0,msdos1) (fd0)

i can then ls each individual partition and the only one where it finds something is hd0,msdos1

I hooked up the hard disk to another PC and it seems to me all the data is still there!

How can I boot normally again?

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answered 2 Years ago amencisiv · Accepted Answer

Looks like there is problem with the grub menu.

Start by booting your ubuntu from a LiveCD or Live USB. You need to re-install grub on the server hard disk device. To know the device address, type in a terminal

sudo fdisk -l

This will list the disks and their volumes in a list. Note the device where you need to install the grub. The size of thee device shall give you a hint. If /dev/sda is the device where grub needs to be installed, go to terminal and type

sudo grub-install /dev/sda

Reboot your server and check if the problem is resolved.

Update : If the above fails, use boot-repair tool to fix issues, or you can try

sudo grub-install /dev/sda --force