I'm having a panic moment here! After I forced my Ubuntu 20.04 system to quit because the file explorer froze while I was safely removing a hard drive, I'm now stuck at the GRUB prompt with the message 'Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported...'. When I try to list partitions or access my Ubuntu install, I get an error saying 'unknown filesystem.' I really don't know how to recover from this. I've looked at some AskUbuntu posts, but nothing has worked so far. Can anyone help?
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Don't worry too much! You can reinstall GRUB from your current setup. The needed files are still there. I’d recommend checking out the Ubuntu documentation for instructions on dealing with boot issues. If you have access to a live environment or a rescue disk (like Super Grub2), that could really simplify the process for you.
Just a heads up, if you're trying to access those EFI files from the GRUB prompt and not getting what you need, you're not alone. Sometimes the files can be tricky to locate if the configuration is off. Stick with Super Grub2, and make sure to follow the instructions precisely. You’ll get back to your system in no time!
It sounds like you're in a bit of a bind. The GRUB you're seeing might not be the one that was originally set up for your system, especially if the hard drive with your proper GRUB setup is disconnected. This is a common issue when there's hardware change during operation.
It seems like your remaining drive still has some salvageable components. If you can get into a rescue mode or live environment, you might be able to run commands to reinstall GRUB from there. But yeah, Super Grub2 may be your best bet to get this sorted without too much hassle!
I tried booting from the Super Grub2 USB stick, but when I select 'Detect and show boot methods', it just shows EFI files instead of any operating systems. Any thoughts on what to do next?