“Missing Operating System” when booting from USB flash drive
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Arrghh...So frustrated with this problem.
Today I downloaded the most recent Ubuntu, being completely new to Linux. My plan is to run it on a partitioned drive with Windows 7 on a separate SSD.
Anyway I downloaded Ubuntu 13.10 ISO and THEN downloaded the Pen Drive Linux USB Installer. After using that to format my USB drive properly and then put the ISO on the drive, I restarted and entered the boot menu via the POST screen. I selected USB-HDD and it restarted as usual. But after POST it came up with the message "Missing Operating System" on a black screen. I have also tried putting the flash drive to highest boot priority in the BIOS, to no avail.
So does anyone have a solution to this problem? I've seen many questions on this before but nothing helps.
Regards
usb flash drive
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
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Arrghh...So frustrated with this problem.
Today I downloaded the most recent Ubuntu, being completely new to Linux. My plan is to run it on a partitioned drive with Windows 7 on a separate SSD.
Anyway I downloaded Ubuntu 13.10 ISO and THEN downloaded the Pen Drive Linux USB Installer. After using that to format my USB drive properly and then put the ISO on the drive, I restarted and entered the boot menu via the POST screen. I selected USB-HDD and it restarted as usual. But after POST it came up with the message "Missing Operating System" on a black screen. I have also tried putting the flash drive to highest boot priority in the BIOS, to no avail.
So does anyone have a solution to this problem? I've seen many questions on this before but nothing helps.
Regards
usb flash drive
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26
add a comment |
Arrghh...So frustrated with this problem.
Today I downloaded the most recent Ubuntu, being completely new to Linux. My plan is to run it on a partitioned drive with Windows 7 on a separate SSD.
Anyway I downloaded Ubuntu 13.10 ISO and THEN downloaded the Pen Drive Linux USB Installer. After using that to format my USB drive properly and then put the ISO on the drive, I restarted and entered the boot menu via the POST screen. I selected USB-HDD and it restarted as usual. But after POST it came up with the message "Missing Operating System" on a black screen. I have also tried putting the flash drive to highest boot priority in the BIOS, to no avail.
So does anyone have a solution to this problem? I've seen many questions on this before but nothing helps.
Regards
usb flash drive
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
Arrghh...So frustrated with this problem.
Today I downloaded the most recent Ubuntu, being completely new to Linux. My plan is to run it on a partitioned drive with Windows 7 on a separate SSD.
Anyway I downloaded Ubuntu 13.10 ISO and THEN downloaded the Pen Drive Linux USB Installer. After using that to format my USB drive properly and then put the ISO on the drive, I restarted and entered the boot menu via the POST screen. I selected USB-HDD and it restarted as usual. But after POST it came up with the message "Missing Operating System" on a black screen. I have also tried putting the flash drive to highest boot priority in the BIOS, to no avail.
So does anyone have a solution to this problem? I've seen many questions on this before but nothing helps.
Regards
usb flash drive
usb flash drive
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
asked Feb 1 '14 at 7:24
SystemBuilder2211SystemBuilder2211
111
111
I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26
add a comment |
I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26
I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26
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You shuold take an eye on these things:
- Don't connect other disk to your computer.
- Don't use unreliable tools.
- Don't download incomplete system files.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
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Try using etcher:
and make your own bootable ubuntu flash disk in 3 easy steps ...
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
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You could try using unetbootin to create the USB installer.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
add a comment |
Use Rufus over unetbootin. In the more recent...years(?) unetbootin has been causing issues with newer UEFI systems.
If you didn't partition your main drive, you definitely want to remove the USB, boot into Windows, and create either a recovery USB for your bootloader or a backup of your system before dual booting. Windows has the tools for both in the control panel.
To install Ubuntu, enter BIOS and change boot mode from UEFI to legacy so that your computer is able to read the USB-HDD option, or reformat the USB drive with Rufus and try again. Another option to check is if is USB virtualization on, to enable booting from USBs.
Just realized this was bumped from 2014...hope you fixed it!
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
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You shuold take an eye on these things:
- Don't connect other disk to your computer.
- Don't use unreliable tools.
- Don't download incomplete system files.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
add a comment |
You shuold take an eye on these things:
- Don't connect other disk to your computer.
- Don't use unreliable tools.
- Don't download incomplete system files.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
add a comment |
You shuold take an eye on these things:
- Don't connect other disk to your computer.
- Don't use unreliable tools.
- Don't download incomplete system files.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
You shuold take an eye on these things:
- Don't connect other disk to your computer.
- Don't use unreliable tools.
- Don't download incomplete system files.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
answered Feb 1 '14 at 8:28
msymsy
511210
511210
add a comment |
add a comment |
Try using etcher:
and make your own bootable ubuntu flash disk in 3 easy steps ...
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
add a comment |
Try using etcher:
and make your own bootable ubuntu flash disk in 3 easy steps ...
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
add a comment |
Try using etcher:
and make your own bootable ubuntu flash disk in 3 easy steps ...
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
Try using etcher:
and make your own bootable ubuntu flash disk in 3 easy steps ...
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
answered Feb 19 at 6:27
ahooyeeahooyee
155129
155129
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You could try using unetbootin to create the USB installer.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
add a comment |
You could try using unetbootin to create the USB installer.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
add a comment |
You could try using unetbootin to create the USB installer.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
You could try using unetbootin to create the USB installer.
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
answered Feb 1 '14 at 7:35
teeedubbteeedubb
565
565
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
add a comment |
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
didn't work. do you think there could be something wrong with my computer?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:49
add a comment |
Use Rufus over unetbootin. In the more recent...years(?) unetbootin has been causing issues with newer UEFI systems.
If you didn't partition your main drive, you definitely want to remove the USB, boot into Windows, and create either a recovery USB for your bootloader or a backup of your system before dual booting. Windows has the tools for both in the control panel.
To install Ubuntu, enter BIOS and change boot mode from UEFI to legacy so that your computer is able to read the USB-HDD option, or reformat the USB drive with Rufus and try again. Another option to check is if is USB virtualization on, to enable booting from USBs.
Just realized this was bumped from 2014...hope you fixed it!
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
10312
add a comment |
Use Rufus over unetbootin. In the more recent...years(?) unetbootin has been causing issues with newer UEFI systems.
If you didn't partition your main drive, you definitely want to remove the USB, boot into Windows, and create either a recovery USB for your bootloader or a backup of your system before dual booting. Windows has the tools for both in the control panel.
To install Ubuntu, enter BIOS and change boot mode from UEFI to legacy so that your computer is able to read the USB-HDD option, or reformat the USB drive with Rufus and try again. Another option to check is if is USB virtualization on, to enable booting from USBs.
Just realized this was bumped from 2014...hope you fixed it!
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
10312
add a comment |
Use Rufus over unetbootin. In the more recent...years(?) unetbootin has been causing issues with newer UEFI systems.
If you didn't partition your main drive, you definitely want to remove the USB, boot into Windows, and create either a recovery USB for your bootloader or a backup of your system before dual booting. Windows has the tools for both in the control panel.
To install Ubuntu, enter BIOS and change boot mode from UEFI to legacy so that your computer is able to read the USB-HDD option, or reformat the USB drive with Rufus and try again. Another option to check is if is USB virtualization on, to enable booting from USBs.
Just realized this was bumped from 2014...hope you fixed it!
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
10312
Use Rufus over unetbootin. In the more recent...years(?) unetbootin has been causing issues with newer UEFI systems.
If you didn't partition your main drive, you definitely want to remove the USB, boot into Windows, and create either a recovery USB for your bootloader or a backup of your system before dual booting. Windows has the tools for both in the control panel.
To install Ubuntu, enter BIOS and change boot mode from UEFI to legacy so that your computer is able to read the USB-HDD option, or reformat the USB drive with Rufus and try again. Another option to check is if is USB virtualization on, to enable booting from USBs.
Just realized this was bumped from 2014...hope you fixed it!
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
10312
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
avisitoritseemsavisitoritseems
10312
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
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10312
answered Feb 19 at 6:28
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10312
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I used unetbootin but exactly the same thing happened. Anyway, what do you mean, msy? I haven't done anything like that. Are you sayin I should download another Linux distro?
– SystemBuilder2211
Feb 1 '14 at 8:48
you should use a newer version of Ubuntu, if your on 64 bit machine then use 18.04 LTS or 18.10, if on 32 bit then use 16.04.
– Budget Tech
Mar 24 at 0:26