fix ubuntu after inadvertently uninstalling a lot of things (base programs)
I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 and I wanted to upgrade my boost from 1.58 to the latest version because one of the programs I was planning to use requires it. One thread suggested that I need to uninstall the older version first before installing a the newer version. So I did using:
sudo apt-get remove 'libboost-.*'
Little did I know that hitting enter and yes was the stupidest thing to do. I'm not unfamiliar with removing programs so I did not read what is on the terminal (which programs were to be removed) and my fingers were really faster than my eyes. So when I noticed that the programs in my dashboard (e.g. libreoffice) started to disappear I thought I had to stop the run, which I did. However, the damage has been done. Upon restarting my computer, it's been stuck on the ubuntu splash page with the five dots still changing their colors. It's like that for almost 2 hours now. I'm stupid and I badly need help. Oh, my poor data.
Thank you.
libreoffice
asked Jan 27 at 7:10
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I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 and I wanted to upgrade my boost from 1.58 to the latest version because one of the programs I was planning to use requires it. One thread suggested that I need to uninstall the older version first before installing a the newer version. So I did using:
sudo apt-get remove 'libboost-.*'
Little did I know that hitting enter and yes was the stupidest thing to do. I'm not unfamiliar with removing programs so I did not read what is on the terminal (which programs were to be removed) and my fingers were really faster than my eyes. So when I noticed that the programs in my dashboard (e.g. libreoffice) started to disappear I thought I had to stop the run, which I did. However, the damage has been done. Upon restarting my computer, it's been stuck on the ubuntu splash page with the five dots still changing their colors. It's like that for almost 2 hours now. I'm stupid and I badly need help. Oh, my poor data.
Thank you.
libreoffice
asked Jan 27 at 7:10
jfojfo
133
add a comment |
I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 and I wanted to upgrade my boost from 1.58 to the latest version because one of the programs I was planning to use requires it. One thread suggested that I need to uninstall the older version first before installing a the newer version. So I did using:
sudo apt-get remove 'libboost-.*'
Little did I know that hitting enter and yes was the stupidest thing to do. I'm not unfamiliar with removing programs so I did not read what is on the terminal (which programs were to be removed) and my fingers were really faster than my eyes. So when I noticed that the programs in my dashboard (e.g. libreoffice) started to disappear I thought I had to stop the run, which I did. However, the damage has been done. Upon restarting my computer, it's been stuck on the ubuntu splash page with the five dots still changing their colors. It's like that for almost 2 hours now. I'm stupid and I badly need help. Oh, my poor data.
Thank you.
libreoffice
asked Jan 27 at 7:10
jfojfo
133
I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 and I wanted to upgrade my boost from 1.58 to the latest version because one of the programs I was planning to use requires it. One thread suggested that I need to uninstall the older version first before installing a the newer version. So I did using:
sudo apt-get remove 'libboost-.*'
Little did I know that hitting enter and yes was the stupidest thing to do. I'm not unfamiliar with removing programs so I did not read what is on the terminal (which programs were to be removed) and my fingers were really faster than my eyes. So when I noticed that the programs in my dashboard (e.g. libreoffice) started to disappear I thought I had to stop the run, which I did. However, the damage has been done. Upon restarting my computer, it's been stuck on the ubuntu splash page with the five dots still changing their colors. It's like that for almost 2 hours now. I'm stupid and I badly need help. Oh, my poor data.
Thank you.
libreoffice
libreoffice
asked Jan 27 at 7:10
jfojfo
133
asked Jan 27 at 7:10
jfojfo
133
edited Jan 27 at 7:50
jfo
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jfojfo
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Switch to a virtual terminal so you can execute commands by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2
Become root by running
sudo -sReinstall the
ubuntu-desktoppackage usingapt install ubuntu-desktop --reinstallIf nothing happens and
aptsays it's already installed, remove the package usingapt remove ubuntu-desktopand run the reinstall command (step 3) again.Once done reboot the system by typing
reboot
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
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Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
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Switch to a virtual terminal so you can execute commands by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2
Become root by running
sudo -sReinstall the
ubuntu-desktoppackage usingapt install ubuntu-desktop --reinstallIf nothing happens and
aptsays it's already installed, remove the package usingapt remove ubuntu-desktopand run the reinstall command (step 3) again.Once done reboot the system by typing
reboot
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
add a comment |
Switch to a virtual terminal so you can execute commands by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2
Become root by running
sudo -sReinstall the
ubuntu-desktoppackage usingapt install ubuntu-desktop --reinstallIf nothing happens and
aptsays it's already installed, remove the package usingapt remove ubuntu-desktopand run the reinstall command (step 3) again.Once done reboot the system by typing
reboot
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
add a comment |
Switch to a virtual terminal so you can execute commands by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2
Become root by running
sudo -sReinstall the
ubuntu-desktoppackage usingapt install ubuntu-desktop --reinstallIf nothing happens and
aptsays it's already installed, remove the package usingapt remove ubuntu-desktopand run the reinstall command (step 3) again.Once done reboot the system by typing
reboot
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
Switch to a virtual terminal so you can execute commands by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2
Become root by running
sudo -sReinstall the
ubuntu-desktoppackage usingapt install ubuntu-desktop --reinstallIf nothing happens and
aptsays it's already installed, remove the package usingapt remove ubuntu-desktopand run the reinstall command (step 3) again.Once done reboot the system by typing
reboot
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
answered Jan 27 at 7:14
Kristopher IvesKristopher Ives
2,83211525
2,83211525
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
add a comment |
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Hi Mr. Ives, I could not access the virtual terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F2 on the splash screen.
– jfo
Jan 27 at 7:26
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
Try other F1, F2, F3, etc. keys.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
You can also hold Shift while booting and enter into a recovery (root) terminal.
– Kristopher Ives
Jan 27 at 7:48
1
1
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
I went to the advanced options for ubuntu in the boot menu then went to recovery mode. I enabled the network first then drop to root. I encountered temporary resolved issues which was addressed here (askubuntu.com/a/91595/918207). Then, I did what you suggested and everything is now okay. Thank you!
– jfo
Jan 27 at 9:03
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