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loading module 'usb-storage' for 'USB storage' failed during kubuntu installation

Asked by ashley194

Hi all, I'm really new to Linux, but work in IT support for a large business software company, a Windows only shop. Last week a colleague suggested I try Ubuntu 6.10, as I have a x64 AMD machine I installed the 64bit version. There wasn't much support for 64bit, so my erstwhile colleague said to simply install 32bit on top of 64bit & all will be well. My XP Pro installtion (Drive 0) won't boot, nor will my Ubuntu (Drive 1). I've tried wiping both drives & starting from scratch, but think my MBR is screwed. Anyway, the only thing stopping me from enjoying/installing Ubuntu is the message: loading module 'usb-storage' for 'USB storage': Then the install simply hangs, any guidance would really be appreciated!

AMD x64 3500, drive 0 = 80GB, drive 1 = 80GB, 1GB DDR RAM, 256 MB ATI Radeon 550.

Thanks,

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Frode M. Døving (frode) said : 		#1

I suggest unplugging all unneccesary USB devices during install.
That could help.

- Frode

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Best ashley194 (rhawkins) said : 		#2

Thanks for the reply, I took my machine to where I work (yes the full tower!) to see whether a friend could sort this mess out. Seems all he did was swap master & slave over & was then able to install XP. Now I'm pretty scared of loading anything Linux on my home machine. So no more Linux for me!

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williamts99 (williamts99) said : 		#3

Well glad you got it all sorted out and good luck.

Best Regards,

Williamts99