How do I restore Windows from grub?

How do I restore Windows from grub?

First (1st) method: by using live CD or live USB

1. sudo mount /dev/sda3 /mnt.
2. sudo mount –bind /dev /mnt/dev.
3. grub-install /dev/sda.
4. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install boot-repair.

How do I purge and reinstall grub?

Reverting to GRUB Legacy

1. Open a terminal: Applications, Accessories, Terminal.
2. Optional: Make backup copies of the main GRUB 2 directories and files. sudo cp /etc/default/grub /etc/default/grub.old.
3. Remove GRUB 2. sudo apt-get purge grub-pc.
4. Install GRUB 0.97.
5. With grub installed, the user must still create the menu.
6. Reboot.

What to do if Windows overwrites grub install?

Windows will overwrite the boot sector whenever you install it. In general install windows first then linux. You can repair the grub by booting from a live disk of linux Mint and there should be an option to repair-boot, which will repair your grub. Restart it and now you should be able to see both the OS.

Which is the best way to repair GRUB?

After booting with live usb/cd, run following command in terminal: Use Recomended Repair. After completing the installation you can launch it from System->Administration->Boot-Repair menu if you use Gnome, or search “boot-repair” in the dash if you use Unity. Then follow the following screenshots:

How can I repair GRUB on Linux Mint?

You can repair the grub by booting from a live disk of linux Mint and there should be an option to repair-boot, which will repair your grub. Restart it and now you should be able to see both the OS. Or you can boot from a live cd and perform the following steps: Boot from a live CD (CD/DVD or flash drive).

Why is there no Grub rescue error in Windows 10?

BIOS plays an important role along with the activated partition. It initiates the boot loader. Any problem with the BIOs can also lead to no such partition grub rescue error. Here are steps to reset the BIOS settings. Step 1: Force shut down your device and then restart it. Step 2: Now click F2 till the system screen window appear.