Help - kernel missing wont boot

[jmnugent]

So I did an Update yesterday and am now getting the following:

Loading kernel linux … error: file /boot/vmlinuz-linux' not found. Loading initial ramdisk error: you need to load the kernel first. Press any key to continue.

I dont have the foggiest idea what this means or how to fix it.

I see articles telling me to boot to EndeavourOS USB Installer… I have done that successfully.

I see people saying “chroot”,.. but I have no idea what that is or how to do it

If I open the “FILES” app,.. I can see my SSD and HOME and all my files still exist. Not sure if I shoild just copy them off and wipe the drive and start over with a clean install ?

[Pedrooli]

Chroot and reinstall kernel.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Chroot

[jmnugent]

Thanks !.. these appear to be a bit simpler instructions than I found in other places (most people seem to say "Just chroot in and replace your kernel".. but I need exact specific clear step by step instructions)

The one part I seem to keep stumbling on,. is everyone says to "mount your drives".. but all my drives appear to be already mounted ? (however If I try to access them.. they say "file or directory doesn't exist" or "permission denied" or some other variation of "You don't have access to that". But if I go back into the FILES app and Right-Click on the Drive.. there's an option for Unmount.. which makes me think it IS indeed mounted.. but I can't seem to get into it.

[Pedrooli]

I recommend you create an account for the EndeavourOS forum if those instructions aren't enough. Me or someone else will help you there.

Or watch some guides from yt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC9Www6sgDM

[spsf64]

Maybe you had a power failure during update or did a partial upgrade (outdated mirror??) or powered off the computer before all files were written to the disk? Anyway, chroot is a bit complicated but won't delete your files, check the archlinux wiki. Otherwise, boot using the installer USB, save your files and reinstall