Try (hd0,0): NtFS5 error

[Intzi1992]

I try to boot my computer and I have this message NTFS5 "prefix" is not set
Error no such device: ......
Error no such device: ..........
And after this it take's to the grub menu
Grub>_
( my computer is using windows and the ubuntu is installed with wubi program)
Does anyone know how can I fix it?

[bcbc]

Check the \ubuntu\disks\ directory in Windows and make sure you have your root.disk.

If not check this out: http://ubuntu-with-wubi.blogspot.com...-rootdisk.html

[Intzi1992]

You Are Great Man... Your Guide Helped Me And My Problem Is Fixed.
But The Question Is How Can I Avoid To Have The Same Problem Again?

[bcbc]

Great! Glad to hear it's working again.

Sometimes the problem is caused by forced shutdowns. These can be avoided by Alt+SysRq R-E-I-S-U-B. If this is not the cause, then there could be some hardware incompatibility... but this is speculation. I run a wubi install most of the time to see what problems there are and this hasn't ever happened to me.

But the easiest way to avoid this is to switch from a Wubi install to a direct install - then if there is a problem you at least still have all your data. Your could migrate your existing wubi install to a partition; or just backup your data and reinstall.

This is the intention of Wubi - to try out Ubuntu without risk - and then either uninstall or switch to a dual boot.

e.g. here is a guide to partition and install

If you decide to stick with Wubi, just keep backups up to date or store important data on the /host partition.

[Intzi1992]

Yes You Are Right But.. Is There Any Way To Keep My Files My Programs And Options Like The Way There Are Now?
Or I Will Have To Install Everything From The Beggining.

[bcbc]

Yes. That link I posted to migrate the Wubi install will be exactly the same as your current Wubi install.

[Intzi1992]

Bcbc i am trying your guide but i have a problem to this point.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XM7OYCRJ (sorry for that but i dont know how alse to upload this photo)

[bcbc]

Use http://imagebin.org/ or click "Manage Attachments" to your next reply and upload the image.

Otherwise, from a terminal, "select all" from the menu and copy and paste (Ctrl+Shift+C to copy; or use the menu again).

Also, please post the output of (lower case -L)

sudo fdisk -l

and indicate which partition you are migrating to. Thanks

[greenberit]

i have installed ubuntu 12.10 using wubi installer.
when i boot using ubuntu from boot menu then it shows "TRY(hd0,0) :NTFS5:"
and it stucks there forvever...
whats the problem.
please help