Welcome to the Ubuntu Dual Boot Fixes repository β a curated collection of real-world solutions and workarounds for issues commonly faced while running Ubuntu alongside Windows.
Whether youβre dealing with bootloader failures, partition mounting problems, system update crashes, or display manager errors β this repository documents step-by-step fixes tested and verified through personal troubleshooting on a dual-boot system.
Dual-booting Ubuntu and Windows can unlock the best of both worlds β but it often comes with pain points like:
gdm
(GUI login) not loadingThis repository is not just a set of commands β it provides:
π§ Issue/Topic | π Documentation Link |
---|---|
NTFS Partition Not Mounting | ntfs-partition-auto-mount-fix.md |
Soon | Soon |
ntfsfix
, mount
, ntfs-3g
udisksctl
, blkid
, lsblk
, gparted
This repo is helpful for:
1. Find the file matching your issue
2. Follow the steps as provided
3. Use the scripts if available (in `scripts/` directory, coming soon)
If youβve faced a different dual-boot issue and fixed it β feel free to open a PR or create a new file using this format:
# β
Problem Summary
## π οΈ Fix Steps
## π Verification
## π Affected Paths / Tools
This repository reflects real fixes and may involve risky actions (like editing GRUB or sudo scripts). Always back up data and understand the commands before running them.
This project is open-sourced under the MIT License.