"Create a USB startup disk" does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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usb-creator (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
This is prevalent in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex BETA.
PROBLEM: I receive GRUB Error 17 when I create one of these bootable USB sticks and try and boot off it.
METHOD: I updated Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex on the 18th October and found in the Administration menu under System a new entry called "Create a USB startup disk". I have a 4GB stick (OCZ Rally II) and I ran the programme (which I had to do administratively) and selected an Intrepid Alpha ISO that I had on an external HD and it detected successfully my 4GB stick.
I clicked Create and it went through the process, finished, and I tested it in a laptop that has no problem with USB stick booting and I get GRUB Error 17 on screen and thats where it stops.
I've tried creating the stick with the Documents and Settings area enabled at 300MB and without any Documents and Settings area and still the same.
The MBR is not being created correctly or something like that.
http:// www.pendrivelin ux.com/ 2008/10/ 06/usb- ubuntu- 810-install- from-windows- non-persistent/
have you tried to use the info on this page to get grub working , this method works for me with usb drives 4GB drive I used
sandisk branded used