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The boot partition appears to have been removed.

The boot partition appears to have been removed.

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Dutchtube
Junior Member
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05-18-2016, 12:34 PM
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I possess a budget SSD that a local shop advisor suggested I purchase... it cost about 30 dollars for a 256 GB SATA M.2 SSD. After roughly six months, it seems to have erased my boot partition. I’ve been trying to boot three operating systems—Windows, plus two Linux distributions—each time everything worked until recently. Now when I power on the PC, it jumps straight into the GRUB menu and selects either Windows or another OS. However, it immediately launches into Pop OS with systemd booting. Checking the UEFI settings, it shows Pop OS as the default bootloader, with no other options available. Salient OS is still installed but not present in the boot menu anymore. I have important data stored on the Salient partition, and in the EFI partition it appears there’s Salient OS, though the boot screen doesn’t show it. If you can check your EFI partition or EFI settings, that might help. Also, a screenshot from the efibootmgr command in the terminal is available if needed.
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Dutchtube
05-18-2016, 12:34 PM #1

I possess a budget SSD that a local shop advisor suggested I purchase... it cost about 30 dollars for a 256 GB SATA M.2 SSD. After roughly six months, it seems to have erased my boot partition. I’ve been trying to boot three operating systems—Windows, plus two Linux distributions—each time everything worked until recently. Now when I power on the PC, it jumps straight into the GRUB menu and selects either Windows or another OS. However, it immediately launches into Pop OS with systemd booting. Checking the UEFI settings, it shows Pop OS as the default bootloader, with no other options available. Salient OS is still installed but not present in the boot menu anymore. I have important data stored on the Salient partition, and in the EFI partition it appears there’s Salient OS, though the boot screen doesn’t show it. If you can check your EFI partition or EFI settings, that might help. Also, a screenshot from the efibootmgr command in the terminal is available if needed.

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123456daniel1
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 03:03 AM
#2
Can you attempt to start and choose a particular EFI? Also, if you're running three operating systems, I wouldn't suggest using a single small drive.
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123456daniel1
05-27-2016, 03:03 AM #2

Can you attempt to start and choose a particular EFI? Also, if you're running three operating systems, I wouldn't suggest using a single small drive.

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xISplex
Member
221
06-15-2016, 04:57 PM
#3
I can start Windows and run the operating system, but I’m not sure what caused the Salient OS issue.
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xISplex
06-15-2016, 04:57 PM #3

I can start Windows and run the operating system, but I’m not sure what caused the Salient OS issue.

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Mincameow
Member
212
06-15-2016, 06:41 PM
#4
I understand your request. Let's clarify:
I agree with @slashedM.
Could you confirm if you'd like instructions on how to open the Salient OS partition and view files from Pop OS or Windows?
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Mincameow
06-15-2016, 06:41 PM #4

I understand your request. Let's clarify:
I agree with @slashedM.
Could you confirm if you'd like instructions on how to open the Salient OS partition and view files from Pop OS or Windows?

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EpicSword55
Member
213
06-19-2016, 11:20 AM
#5
Sure, I'll give it a shot. What do you need help with?
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EpicSword55
06-19-2016, 11:20 AM #5

Sure, I'll give it a shot. What do you need help with?

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KPM3
Member
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06-19-2016, 08:19 PM
#6
Thanks a lot! I can reach my files and create backups. I didn’t realize you could do that so well—I still can’t start my Salient OS, but I have my files safe. Thanks to both of you!
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KPM3
06-19-2016, 08:19 PM #6

Thanks a lot! I can reach my files and create backups. I didn’t realize you could do that so well—I still can’t start my Salient OS, but I have my files safe. Thanks to both of you!

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tamemarco
Senior Member
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06-22-2016, 10:26 PM
#7
It would be better to upgrade to a larger SSD or another one to accommodate multiple operating systems. A 256 GB SSD isn't sufficient for running three different OSes.
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tamemarco
06-22-2016, 10:26 PM #7

It would be better to upgrade to a larger SSD or another one to accommodate multiple operating systems. A 256 GB SSD isn't sufficient for running three different OSes.

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javondavid
Junior Member
17
06-23-2016, 02:21 AM
#8
I'm considering purchasing a 500GB drive soon.
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javondavid
06-23-2016, 02:21 AM #8

I'm considering purchasing a 500GB drive soon.

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raroman07
Member
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06-25-2016, 04:35 PM
#9
Relocated to Operating Systems Division
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raroman07
06-25-2016, 04:35 PM #9

Relocated to Operating Systems Division