> 7. I would like to install grub in the root partition of ubuntu to use
> Easy
> BCD utility to add ubuntu 12.4 to the windows 7 boot loader. I followed
> the
> steps listed below and gets error message. Can someone help me with right
> step by step instruction.

usually, boot loader should be installed in the boot sector of the hard disk.
not in a partition.

Dont install in a root partition.


> root@ubuntu:/# sudo grub-install /dev/sda8
> sudo: unable to resolve host ubuntu
> /usr/sbin/grub-setup: warn: Attempting to install GRUB to a partitionless
> disk or to a partition.  This is a BAD idea..
> /usr/sbin/grub-setup: warn: Embedding is not possible.  GRUB can only be
> installed in this setup by using blocklists.  However, blocklists are
> UNRELIABLE and their use is discouraged..

try installing in the hard disk itself.

sudo grub-install /dev/sda

This will detect the existing OS in all the partitions and setup the boot menu.

Try this and share the results.


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