No Root File Systems is defined

Asked by Pranav

I'm using Ubuntu 8.10,, installing within windows with the help of wubi installer.
First I was using Windows 7 beta 1 build 7000. i installed Ubuntu within windows but it didn't create boot entries. I then manually inserted boot entries using EasyBCD software. Now it is showing boot option for Ubuntu and started booting. After few steps at it gave error that "No root file system is defined ......." I tried to reinstall but gave the same error second time also. I thought this might be the problem of Windows 7.
Now I installed Windows xp on my system but still giving the same error.
I tried installing in different drives, I tried with different version (8.04), the problem is still there....
My laptop model is Compaq Presario V3611AU. The same CD worked perfectly on my friends laptop (Model: Compaq B1931. OS:Win XP)
How to solve this problem.....

Thanks in Advance
Pranav

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Tom (tom6) said :
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The Wubi install is a bit wobbly as it combines the worst aspects of both OS's. A better way to install Ubuntu to combine the best of both making a thoroughly enjoyable and robust, flexible system is to follow these instructions
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot

A little bit more work but thoroughly worthwhile. It should help you deal with the Wubi afterwards too
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide#How%20do%20I%20migrate%20to%20a%20real%20partition,%20and/or%20get%20rid%20of%20Windows%20entirely

Good luck and regards from
Tom :)

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Pranav (pranavmarathe) said :
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Hi Tom,
According to your advice I tried to install Ubuntu on a separate partition. As I didn't have extra partition, I thought I'll re size the existing windows partition. After defragmenting widows partition I started my laptop through Ubuntu live cd.
Firstly, I didn't get automatic partitioning option, also Ubuntu is not showing any of partitions present on my hard disk when I open partition manager application(Gparted), however I can access all partitions and data by going to menu places>computer...
I guess this is the reason why I'm getting the error "No Root File Systems is defined". Ubuntu is not displaying/recognizing any partitions for resizing rather than It is showing entire hard disk as no partitions existing.....

Any idea about this....?

regards,
Pranav

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Tom (tom6) said :
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Dohh, sorry about this. The partitioning section is quite a long way through the installing process. The error "No Root File Systems is defined" is due to a tiny un-obvious feature. One of the partitions, the one you want Ubuntu to be installed to must have it's "Mount Point" set to "/", the / is the root of the file-structure. Folders such as /home/pranav/documents build off the /

Good luck on your 3rd attempt
Regards from
Tom :)

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Tom (tom6) said :
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When you do eventually get a fair way into the installing process you shoudl get to the Partitioning section. I definitely think that it's best to choose "Manual" rather than "Guided" at this point.

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Tom (tom6) said :
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If you are still having trouble with this then please post it as a new question. Only the most recent questions tend to get looked at so posting/reposting a question just before america arrives online after work/school gives the best chance of getting a good few answers.
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+addquestion

If the problem has been resolved then please follow the link to the forum thread and mark it as Solved.

Good luck and many regards from
Tom :)

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Pranav (pranavmarathe) said :
#6

Hi Tom,

I have dropped that idea for a while.... I'll again find the solution some other time...
Thanks for your support..

Regards,
Pranav

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Tom (tom6) said :
#7

Thanks for your kind message. It was a good struggle for a while there. I just wish i could attach screenshots - then it'd be much easier

Good luck and thank again, regards from
Tom :)