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Boot-Repair

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Spec score 7.7 #12 of 29 in Boot Manager Software

What it is

Boot-Repair is free Linux software for restoring access to operating systems after boot failures. It addresses common GRUB problems and situations where Ubuntu or Windows no longer starts after another operating system is installed. Its Recommended Repair can reinstall GRUB and recover access to previously installed systems. Advanced options provide partition-table and boot-sector backups, GRUB setting changes, restoration of a Windows-compatible MBR, and filesystem repair. Boot-Repair can produce a Boot-Info diagnosis for sharing with helpers by email or on a forum. You choose whether to upload that report to Pastebin or keep it local; uploaded reports are described as expiring after some days. Boot-Repair-Disk starts the tool automatically and also includes OS-Uninstaller and Boot-Info. It can also run from Ubuntu, Debian, and derivative live environments. The project describes automatic backups and says the software is distributed without warranty.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Boot-Repair fixes common boot problems, such as GRUB issues or problems booting Ubuntu or Windows after installing another operating system.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Support
The project directs users to share the Boot-Info report on their OS support forum to get help.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net
Advanced tools
Advanced options include backing up partition tables and boot sectors, changing GRUB settings, restoring a Windows-compatible MBR, and repairing a broken filesystem.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Backups and warranty
The project page describes automatic backups and states that the software is distributed without warranty.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net
Boot-Repair-Disk
Boot-Repair-Disk is a rescue disk that starts Boot-Repair automatically and also includes OS-Uninstaller and Boot-Info.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net
Caution
The Ubuntu guide warns that changing Advanced options may worsen the problem and advises users not to change them unless experienced helpers request it.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Diagnostic report
Boot-Repair can create a Boot-Info diagnosis to share with helpers by email or forum.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Information collected
The project page says Boot-Repair collects anonymous usage statistics and may create a Pastebin containing basic system data such as partition labels, UUIDs, and mount points.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net
Installation
The project page describes running Boot-Repair from a Boot-Repair-Disk or installing it in an Ubuntu, derivative, Debian, or derivative live environment.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net
One-click repair
The Recommended Repair can reinstall GRUB and restore access to previously installed operating systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Report privacy
The tool asks whether to upload the diagnosis to a pastebin or keep it local, and the page says the pastebin report automatically expires after some days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com
Supported systems
The project page says it can recover access to Windows and several Linux distributions, and can recover access to any OS when the PC contains Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, OpenSuse, ArchLinux, or a derivative.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sourceforge.net

Plans and prices

Free Free GNU-GPL licensed software Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.ubuntu.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free GNU-GPL software
  • Recommended Repair can reinstall GRUB
  • Supports UEFI, BIOS, and multiboot
  • Creates shareable Boot-Info diagnoses
  • Includes offline Boot-Repair-Disk option

Limits

  • Advanced changes may worsen the problem
  • No Windows app
  • Distributed without warranty

Who it suits

It suits Linux users repairing GRUB, multiboot, UEFI, or BIOS startup problems. It is also useful when helpers need a shareable Boot-Info diagnosis.

Verdict

Boot-Repair combines a one-click recovery path with detailed boot and filesystem tools. Leave Advanced options unchanged unless an experienced helper requests them.

Where Specifiction places it

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