diff --git a/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.md b/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.md deleted file mode 100644 index 051a94b0f..000000000 --- a/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,10 +0,0 @@ -# Solus does not appear in the startup menu - -## Cause - -After a software update, Solus might disappear from the startup menu. This situation commonly occurs on systems using a legacy startup method (non-UEFI systems) where another Linux distribution owns the startup manager (such as GRUB). - -## Procedure -- To restore access to Solus, access the other operating system and update the startup manager. - - For more information, check the documentation of your distribution. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.mdx b/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1906e13d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/user/troubleshooting/boot-rescue/solus-not-in-boot-menu.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +--- +title: Solus does not appear in the startup menu +summary: Restoring the Solus entry in the startup menu +--- + +import BootAndChroot from "./snippets/_mount_partitions.mdx"; +import UnmountAll from "./snippets/_unmount_partitions.mdx"; +import WhatToDoNext from "./snippets/_contact_team.mdx"; + +This is usually caused by a conflict with another OS on a dual-boot system. + +## Cause + +There are two common causes: +1. After a software update within Solus on systems using a legacy startup method (non-UEFI systems, like GRUB) where another Linux distribution owns the startup manager. +1. After Windows updates, Windows may overwrite the MBR (Master Boot Record). This leaves only the Windows Boot Loader in the startup menu. + +## Procedures to restore access to Solus + +### If another Linux distribution owns the startup manager on a dual-boot system + +Boot into the other operating system and update the startup manager. + + For more information, check the documentation of your distribution. + +### If this is a Windows dual-boot system + +1. Shut down your system. +1. Boot from a Solus live USB. +1. Mount the partitions of your Solus system. + +
+ +
+ +1. Run this to update the boot menu. + + ``` + clr-boot-manager update + ``` + +1. Unmount all the Solus partitions. +
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+ +## What to do next + +