I upgraded, and now I have this error...

[znobrdr]

Sorry seems we did replies same time.....

did the modifications you suggested now have

grub rescue>

and yes, have lots of mod files when I put in your ls command

[ZazzyE]

ZazzyE,

I don't know exactly how Lubuntu works, but you most likely have to remove the installation CD from the repository (sources.list).

In Synaptic or Software Sources, it would be under Settings, Repositories. Untick the CD reference in the lower panel. From the Ubuntu Software Center, you can access it via Edit, Software Sources.

Derp - I dunno why I checked that. And apparently the only reason the video problem was the disc had an error or five. Reburned, reinstalled, didn't tell the Synaptic to try to use the disc, no problems.

[drs305]

and yes, have lots of mod files when I put in your ls command

Let's try booting from the rescue prompt:

set prefix=(hd0,5)/boot/grub
set root=(hd0,5)
insmod (hd0,5)/boot/grub/linux.mod
linux (hd0,5)/vmlinuz root=/dev/sda5 ro
initrd (hd0,5)/initrd.img
boot

If that fails, try these for the linux and initrd lines:

linux (hd0,5)/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.38-8-generic root=/dev/sda5 ro
initrd (hd0,5)/boot/initrd.img-2.6.38-8-generic

I'll be resuming my vacation but will check the thread tomorrow...

[znobrdr]

Let's try booting from the rescue prompt:
Code:
set prefix=(hd0,5)/boot/grub set root=(hd0,5) insmod (hd0,5)/boot/grub/linux.mod linux (hd0,5)/vmlinuz root=/dev/sda5 ro initrd (hd0,5)/initrd.img boot
The above did not work.... error "Gave up waiting for root device"

ALERT! /dev/sda5/ does not exist. Dropping to a shell!

[znobrdr]

Could someone following this thread get me back to the original boot / Grub?

At least before I started down this path I had access to an older version of Ubuntu and my Windows, now zero!

Seems my benefactor has returned to his vacation!

[znobrdr]

Thanks for your assist

For now, doing a full image restore back to windows on my HD. I'll be replacing this machine soon and when that happens will put Ubuntu on it again as a stand alone. Clearly for me at least dual boot system carries far too much risk of lost time and file access.

The interactive stability is not there at this time. (should have left well enough alone) was enjoying 10.10.

Windows is not my favorite that is certain, but it's the enemy I know!

See you all again soon I'm sure. PS I didn't realize that this upgrade had just arrived. Had I known that I would have never pressed the upgrade button. To the rest of you intrepid explorers, "Onward!" Kaizen!

Thanks again for trying.

[drs305]

Could someone following this thread get me back to the original boot / Grub?

At least before I started down this path I had access to an older version of Ubuntu and my Windows, now zero!

Seems my benefactor has returned to his vacation!

I'm still checking on the thread, just not as often as normal. Sorry I can't provide more timely inputs.

If you are still trying to resolve this let me know. It appears you have given up on this installation.

The one avenue I'd investigate is whether your BIOS can see the entire 200GB. When I asked about the *.mod files, were you checking from the grub prompt or looking at the /boot/grub folder from the LiveCD or Maverick?

Also, at the initramfs prompt, you could run this command to see if the system can see the sda5 partition at all:

ls /dev/sd* /dev/disk/by-uuid

[cdoebbler]

I get this message when I try to update 11.04 using sudo apt-get update (I also posted the upgrade-manager error as an attached png file):

:~$ sudo apt-get update
[sudo] password for XX: 
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security InRelease                        
Ign http://archive.canonical.com natty InRelease                               
Ign http://linux.dropbox.com maverick InRelease                      
Ign http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty InRelease                     
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security Release.gpg [198 B]  
Get:2 http://archive.canonical.com natty Release.gpg [198 B]                   
Get:3 http://linux.dropbox.com maverick Release.gpg [489 B]          
Ign http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty-updates InRelease                       
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security Release [23.2 kB]    
Hit http://archive.canonical.com natty Release                               
Hit http://linux.dropbox.com maverick Release                                  
Hit http://archive.canonical.com natty/partner i386 Packages                   
Get:5 http://linux.dropbox.com maverick/main i386 Packages [781 B]             
Ign http://archive.canonical.com natty/partner TranslationIndex                
Ign http://linux.dropbox.com maverick/main TranslationIndex                    
Get:6 http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty Release.gpg [198 B]                   
Get:7 http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty-updates Release.gpg [198 B]           
Get:8 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/main Sources [2,808 B]         
Hit http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty Release                                 
Err http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty Release                                 
  
Hit http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty-updates Release                         
Err http://ch.archive.ubuntu.com natty-updates Release                         
  
Get:9 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/restricted Sources [14 B]      
Get:10 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/universe Sources [14 B]       
Get:11 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/multiverse Sources [14 B]     
Get:12 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/main i386 Packages [11.0 kB]  
Get:13 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/restricted i386 Packages [14 B]
Get:14 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/universe i386 Packages [4,970 B]
Get:15 http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/multiverse i386 Packages [14 B]
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/main TranslationIndex         
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/multiverse TranslationIndex      
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/restricted TranslationIndex      
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/universe TranslationIndex
Ign http://archive.canonical.com natty/partner Translation-en_US               
Ign http://linux.dropbox.com maverick/main Translation-en_US                   
Ign http://archive.canonical.com natty/partner Translation-en                  
Ign http://linux.dropbox.com maverick/main Translation-en                      
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/main Translation-en_US
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/main Translation-en
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/multiverse Translation-en_US
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/multiverse Translation-en
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/restricted Translation-en_US
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/restricted Translation-en
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/universe Translation-en_US
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com natty-security/universe Translation-en
Fetched 44.1 kB in 1min 1s (712 B/s)
Reading package lists... Error!
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/archive.canonical.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_partner_binary-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
:~$

[drs305]

I get this message when I try to update 11.04 using sudo apt-get update
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/archive.canonical.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_partner_b inary-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.
:~$

It appears the Natty partner repository is causing an error. Open Synaptic (System Settings (top right icon), Synaptic). Settings, Repositories, Other Software tab. Untick the Canonical Partners tab(s). Press 'Reload' or close Synaptic and run "sudo apt-get update".

If you don't get the error again, re-enable the Partners repositories if desired.

Note: I added 'code' tags to your post for formatting purposes. You generate them with the # icon in the menubar.

[mikebravo]

Would a moderator please point me toward an authoritative essay on a beginners level about how to respond to messages and choices given DURING the upgrade process. I know that at one point I was presented with a scroll box presenting four or five different options, none of which meant anything to me. I selected what I hoped was the default and plunged ahead. I would like to see a discussion of the pros and cons of all the choices one is likely to encounter during the upgrade process.