[SOLVED] Install grub from Ubuntnu without reinstalling?

[kdb424]

I accidentally deleted the boor folder from the linux drive and need to reinstall, but other methods that I look up don't work because it is missing. I have tried everything. any ideas?

[cyberdork33]

I accidentally deleted the boor folder from the linux drive and need to reinstall, but other methods that I look up don't work because it is missing. I have tried everything. any ideas?
You need a FULL reinstall of GRUB (including files) which is a little different than what is usually covered here.

You should be able to boot the livecd, mount and chroot into your installed system, then reinstall grub with apt-get.

[reformedgeek]

If you deleted the /boot folder, you will have deleted the initrd and vmlinuz files needed to boot on top of the /boot/grub folder.

AFAIK the best option would be to reinstall Ubuntu. Might be a good idea to put your home folder on a separate partition. That way you won't have to wipe it when you reinstall the OS.

[cyberdork33]

If you deleted the /boot folder, you will have deleted the initrd and vmlinuz files needed to boot on top of the /boot/grub folder.

AFAIK the best option would be to reinstall Ubuntu. Might be a good idea to put your home folder on a separate partition. That way you won't have to wipe it when you reinstall the OS.
Oh, yep, I didn't see that you deleted the whole boot folder... reinstall time.

[kdb424]

Did that. I ended up triple booting. lol Thanks for the help!

[cyberdork33]

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