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Asked: 2014-04-18 13:34:47 +0800 CST

Ubuntu 14.04 installation with USB flash drive problem

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I have problems while trying to install Ubuntu 14.04 using USB flash drive. I tried to create bootable usb flash drive with UnetBootin and startup disk creator but when I boot from flash drive I get Error 8001 reading sector 'some_number'

Do I need to set some boot options or what?

14.04

5 Answers

  1. if you are using ubuntu now, try the application "startup disk creator"

    if you are currently on windows, i have found an application called "rufus" works very well

    if you still cant get the USB to boot, it may be a problem with your bios configuration being incompatible how the USB was formatted... Such an issue woud be beyond my expertise...

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  2. another method is to use dd.

    cat /proc/partitions Plug in the flash drive
    cat /proc/partitions and write down the name of the drive that it is sdx (not sda!)
    cd /path to 14.04.iso
    sudo dd if=14.04.iso of=/dev/sdx (note the lack of a number for the partition.)

    This WILL erase all data on the flashdrive.

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  3. If you are on Ubuntu just use the 'Startup Disk Creator' that is super easy and does everything for you. If you are on Windows I recommend 'Universal USB Installer' [http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/] I myself have also has alot of issues with UNetBootin. Also remember to format the USB before you install Ubuntu on the USB. I hope this is helpful.

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  4. i do not use UnetBootin and also it is not recommended but i have an experience that may help. use dd command with bs=4M option i used dd command without bs option (default is 512k) and usb doesn't boot.

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  5. Um, I might be be stating the obvious, but did you disable all anti-virus programmes? When I was creating my boot usb (from Windows), Avira inhibited a run.ini, thus making it impossible to create said boot usb...

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