I receive the error 'grub-install /dev/sda failed' while attempting to install Ubuntu as the computer's only OS.
- by Liath
I am attempting to install Ubuntu on a box which was previously running Windows 7.
I have also experienced the dreaded "Unable to install GRUB" error.
I am not attempting to dual boot. I have previously run a Windows boot disk and removed all existing partitions.
If I run the Ubuntu 12.04 install CD and click install after the config screens, I…