[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 273477 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273477 Looking through the comments, it seems that usb-creator does not install a new MBR. I can confirm this for Intrepid. Steps to reproduce: 1. Manually install grub on the USB drive 2. Verify that grub boots correctly 3. Run usb-creator. 4. Try to boot from the USB drive. It only gets up to GRUB. But if the MBR had been installed, it shouldn't even get there but directly start syslinux. ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 273477 usb stick is not made bootable -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I encountered something like this as well. I used a fresh from the box 4gb drive, went to Create a USB startup disk, tried to install xubuntu 8.1 on it. However, I received a message like Adam Niedling -non-system disc, etc and not the grub 17 error. What worked was reformatting to fat32, partitioning the drive and then doing Create a USB startup disc. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I tried installing Evan's usb-creator (usb-creator - 0.1.11~ppa1). But I can't run it: :~$ usb-creator Traceback (most recent call last): File /usr/bin/usb-creator, line 21, in module from usbcreator.gtk_frontend import GtkFrontend File /usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/usbcreator/gtk_frontend.py, line 25, in module import gnomevfs ImportError: No module named gnomevfs I'm running kubuntu 8.10 with kde 4.2... The usb-creator in the repository works fine. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Petri has replied to Evan's request. Setting back to new. ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = New -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I'm trying to create a startup disk on a 16gb kingston pendrive and I get this error message: Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready. Is this the same issue? I also tried to reformat it as fat32 but it didn't work either. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I had the same problem, usb-creator didn't overwrite the boot sector. Version from ppa archive overwrites the sector correctly with syslinux. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Before I installed Evan's version, I tried Create a USB startup Disk once more on two USB drives - a Kingston Data Traveller II [4GB] and an OCZ Rally II [4GB] - Before I started, I ran GParted [To install sudo apt-get install gparted - it then should be in System - Administration as Partition Editor] and formatted the sticks with a fresh FAT32 file system. On the OCZ I created a Documents and Settings area of about 400MB and didn't create any on the Kingston key. Restarted my machine and everything booted and loaded fine using both sticks, the save my changes persistence file is genius as well, although thats for another day. Did updates recently come down for usb- creator. The last time I created sticks it cured the problem with Error 17 and I got the Ubuntu selection screen (success?) but as soon as I picked the first option, Ubuntu started loading and ran into ACPI errors. This time around I used the exact same image file but did it on a different computer and it made successful sticks that booted the whole way into Ubuntu. Thats weird in my opinion. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
@John Ward : did you notice if your key was booting using syslinux or grub ? -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I'll test it now and tell you, I do see a quick thing pop up before the menu appears and I'm pretty sure it says it there. 2008/11/28 aurelieng [EMAIL PROTECTED] @John Ward : did you notice if your key was booting using syslinux or grub ? -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. Status in usb-creator source package in Ubuntu: Incomplete 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. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Very quickly I notice SYSLINUX appear before the menu. So it's SYSLINUX obviously. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Please do not post additional issues in this bug report, it makes it very hard to track bugs. Rather, please file them as separate bugs. Regarding error 17 in GRUB, I'm assuming you intentionally or unintentionally installed GRUB to your USB disk at one point as usb- creator uses syslinux, not GRUB. Regardless of how it got there, usb- creator handles this scenario in 0.1.11 by writing syslinux to the MBR. Can someone who was experiencing this issue please try usb-creator from my PPA (https://launchpad.net/~evand/+archive) and report back here on whether or not it fixes the issue? Thanks ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: New = Incomplete -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Hi Evan, I don't think I installed GRUB on the USB key after using usb-creator. I'm pretty sure I rebooted straight away after using usb-creator. However, it might be possible that a GRUB install was present on the key *before* I used usb-creator. I don't have time to retry the installation right now, sorry (but thanks for your help). -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Possibly I had Backtrack 3 on this stick in the past and it probably installed GRUB. But I'm thinking, shouldn't usb-creator clear out the stick completely (well at least MBR info) and install it's own MBR freshly without keeping conflicting MBR's / other crap on the stick that will cause this problem, or is this a bug in itself. Whenever I install Backtrack 3 on any stick, it never fails in telling me that it will ...destroy any previous MBR on the stick so be careful etc. Why can't usb-creator do this. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I added the repository lines and upgraded usb-creator to Evan Dandreas version. After 30 minutes the creation had advanced to 22% (tried about three times) so it didn't work for me. I uninstalled usb-creeator, unticked the deb-lines and installed the original version. This time the creation took about 15-20 minutes and this time it did work. I remember it did it quite faster at first NO GO -versions. The grub I had left was from previous real installation of Ubuntu on the flash drive. Obviously the usb-creator doesn't create a fresh MBR as John Ward says but Evans version does. apt-get doesn't remove every depedencies when uninstalling a program and maybe there was something good left from Evans version. Or the 30 minutes trials at the beginning did it. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I'm surprised that your image transfer took so long, transferring an image to my sticks (OCZ Rally II's) takes about 2 - 3 minutes. Anyway, apart from your unfortunate problems with Evan's version, I'll give it a shot as well and report back. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I have the same problem, boot with USB stalls with Grub error 17 with no change to edit grub. I have tried this with different Live CDs with or without other drives plugged the result is always the same: error 17. A little bit annoying to see the status Invalid at the top of this page. This would have been a nice way to show folks at work how nice Ubuntu is, it installs even on USB flash drive!. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I can't see why this bug should be invalid. Changing status to New. ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = New -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Matthew Williams: I also used the final release. John Ward: I used the Live CD with no updates. The Live CD worked fine, so it seems unlikely that the image was broken, and I used the CD as the image to install on the key. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
So the creation of the startup USB stick actually crashes? Possibly you should re-download the ISO image or use another ISO image from another Linux distribution, if that doesn't crash then there probably a problem with the 8.10 image you downloaded. Thats the quickest thing to try. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Exact same problem here but using the final release of 8.10. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
I downloaded the .iso on Saturday (8th Nov 2008). I guess that's the latest version. I tried several times and still it crashes after reaching 99% On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 5:50 AM, John Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A batch of updates around the 31st October included an update for usb- creator which seemed to solve the problem for me. If you've updated your Ubuntu installation up to that date at least (if not up to today) you should have the updated usb-creator and hence I recommend you try making a USB disk again and see how it goes. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber of the bug. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
A batch of updates around the 31st October included an update for usb- creator which seemed to solve the problem for me. If you've updated your Ubuntu installation up to that date at least (if not up to today) you should have the updated usb-creator and hence I recommend you try making a USB disk again and see how it goes. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Seems to be a proper bug. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Woops, sorry for the above unhelpful message... I also tried to create a bootable USB stick using usb-creator, and am getting GRUB error 17 when trying to boot off the stick on at least two different machines. It seems that GRUB is not correctly configured on the stick. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
Personally I think you're right Antoine, this IS a bug and not just a problem created by myself. The operations are simple: STEPS: 1. Insert a USB drive into your computer or laptop. 2. Run Create a USB startup disk. 3. Select an ISO disc image of an Ubuntu Operating System (for example). 4. Select or confirm your USB key in the bottom section and make sure it has enough space (I use empty 4GB sticks). 5. Optionally, set Documents and Settings size or turn this option off. 6. Click Create or whatever it is. 7. Theoretically, when operation is finished you should have a fully functioning bootable USB stick with an Ubuntu installation on it ready to be inserted into a machine and booted off. REALITY: When process is finished the USB key is not bootable on machines that can boot from USB sticks. GRUB Error 17 appears immediately during boot process. This suggests to me that this programme to the ordinary user, while easy to use and difficult to make mistakes does not in fact create successful bootable USB sticks and that is a bug. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
http://www.pendrivelinux.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 ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: New = Invalid ** bug changed to question: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usb-creator/+question/48417 -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 285713] Re: Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2008/10/15/ubuntu-810-persistent-flash- drive-install-from-live-cd/ theirs also this one too but I like the other one more, I am tried of burning disks with linux, and prefer to just use a usb drive for them now since you can update a usb drive better than a readonly disk etc.. -- Create a USB startup disk does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
