Comment 39 for bug 580408

This error is still not fixed in grub-pc:i386 (1.99-21ubuntu3.1, 1.99-21ubuntu3.4)

I use Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and today did a routine "Update Manager" (gui) package update/upgrade

I was presented with the grup-pc window asking me where to install grub and given three options:
- /dev/sda [SSD drive]
- - /dev/sda1 [root partition]
- /dev/dsb [External HDD]

I selected /dev/sda and clicked 'forward'

I was then shown a window with a check box labeled "Continue without installing grub"
Investigating the "help" button revealed a message saying the I had not chosen to install grub anywhere and that this may lead to incompatibility problems on reboot.

Clicking continue (without checking the box labeled "Continue without installing grub") sent me back to the grub-pc window asking me where to install grub. /dev/sda was STILL CHECKED!

After investigating online I went to the command line and did "sudo grub-install /dev/sda" which resulted in "Installation finished. No error reported."
I then went back to the grub-pc window left /dev/sda checked and clicked 'forward' then I checked the "Continue without installing grub" box and clicked 'forward'.

The rest of the update manager process continued as expected.

These are very alarming questions to ask a novice Ubuntu user who has installed via a live CD. Fortunately for me I have heard of grub and understand what it's for, but that little knowledge means that I also know that if I screw up grub, my system won't boot!! As this is my ONLY computer, issues with grub are extremely important.

I don't have the skills to assist but I thank those who are working to fix this.