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usb start up disk does not boot

Asked by Natarajan

USB start up disk was created through "system" - administration - Create a usb start up disk" with the Ubuntu 8.10 cd.

when rebooted with USB, pc hangs with the sceen displaying "boot: (cursor blinking)" when pressed enter, it displays the message "linux kernel image missing".

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Ahmed Toulan (thelinuxer) said : 		#1

I guess the problem is in your Ubuntu 8.10 cd.

Which version of usb-creator were u using ?

Regards.

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Natarajan (sundaramnat) said : 		#2

Hi,

Thank you for the mail.

I have used the Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition CD shipped to me.

Best Regards,
Natarajan.S

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[Question #67453]: usb start up disk does not boot

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Natarajan (sundaramnat) said : 		#3

Hi,

Thank you for the mail.

I have used the Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition CD shipped to me.

Best Regards,
Natarajan.S

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Natarajan (sundaramnat) said : 		#4

Hi,

Problem resolved as I was trying to create the usb from the hard disk instead of live cd. I waited till 9.04 was released, then made a live CD and proceeded as per instructions given in website.

thanks & regards,

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ravikaigakar (ravikaigakar) said : 		#5

USB start up disk was created through "system" - administration - Create a usb start up disk" with the Ubuntu 9.04 cd.I have used the Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition CD shipped to me.

when rebooted with USB, pc hangs with the sceen displaying "boot: (cursor blinking)" when pressed enter, it displays the message "could not find kernel image :linux ".

Best Regards,
Ravikumar M