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Ubuntu 8.10 error 18. Access my home files using installation disk.

Asked by Philip

I can't start my hd, error 18. So i am using the installation disk to access my files.As i cannot open my home files i have the option to import encryption keys. Where should i look for them on my hard disk so as to access my home dir and save my important files ? Thanks for helping.

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Philip (mgpgebert) said : 		#1

This problem is on Ubuntu 8.10.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

You should have a regular backup if the data is important. What if the drive motor fails? Where is your data then?

http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-6448.html

May fix yourgrub error which is all that you are getting. The bootloader is having issues.

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Philip (mgpgebert) said : 		#3

You are wright. The thing is that it someone else's backup. Can't i create a boot flex or disk so as to start up ?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

If you read the grub2 docs:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Grub2

You may find out how to either repair the grub install or how to use the grub prompt to get a bootup.

Personally I would boot to LiveCD to reinstall grub and hopefully setup the new config for the system.

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Philip (mgpgebert) said : 		#5

I will try getting a live cd 9.10 in the week end and will come back as soon as i try it. Many thanks.

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