Convert Partition Table GPT to MBR in Ubutnu



Q:  how to convert gpt partation table to mbr ?

Q: Convert GPT to MBR using gdisk 


Step 1: Install gdisk

apt update
apt install gdisk


Step 2: Check disk OS boot from UFI for BIOS

gdisk -l /dev/sdX



Step 3: Convert GPT to MBR
gdisk /dev/sda

Recovery and transformation options (experts only) = Press “r”


Convert GPT into MBR and exit = Press “g”


Print the MBR partition table = Press “p”


Write the MBR partition table to disk and exit = Press “w”



Step 4: Reboot Or partprobe

reboot
or
partprobe


Step 5: Re-install Grub

apt-get purge grub-common

apt-get instal grub-pc



Reboot Your System


6 comments:

  1. please change step 4 with step 5
    if anyone reboot the system first, the grub will have error

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  2. apt-get instal grub-pc ❌
    apt-get install grub-pc ✅

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  3. Thanks.
    You solved my problem.
    ........I have a question..What is the best linux light weight and secure ?

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