Questions tagged [bootable-media]
For questions about bootable devices such as Flash Drives, CD/DVD or Hard Disks.
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How to create a bootable USB from a bootable ISO with the command line on Linux?
I have a CD that's created from an ISO file which I use to install a custom version of Ubuntu via Plop Linux.
The CD works fine but I'd like to use a bootable USB drive instead.
I used the command dd ...
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How to boot from USB flash drive on an HP with BIOS of INSYDEH20 v. 3.5
I rebooted many times with known-good USB flash drives in different ports. When I get to the boot choice (hit Esc at BIOS splash screen, follow prompt OR just F9 at BIOS splash screen) I see the ...
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Installing windows 11 fails, "A media driver your computer needs is missing" error
I've been trying to install win11 on my MSI Pulse laptop, but whenever I boot from USB it gives me error "A media driver your computer needs is missing". I found out so far that INTEL VMD/...
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Programmatically restart computer and boot into flash drive
I originally posted this on Stack Overflow but was told that this may be a better place to post this question, so here goes;
I've created a small script which will automatically reboot a computer ...
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Minisforum NAB6 lite mini pc - SSD is not detected in bios & can't make it boot from SSD (sata / m2). Why is that?
I bought a Mini PC - NAB6 lite by Minisforum (i5-12600H)
Installed ram (DDR4 3200) + SSD (Samsung Evo 860) via sata cable. The ram is detected - i can see it in Bios, but the SSD is NOT detected.
I ...
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How to indicate to Ventoy (Bootable USB) to ignore some content in the pen drive?
For some laptops where do not exist the CD-ROM, for boot purposes can be used Ventoy
A New Bootable USB Solution - sadly so far is mandatory apply just only once time a formatting process to the pen ...
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multiboot usb recognized by bios but won't boot
I'm really starting to accumulate alot of usb drives, so I decided to try and make a multi boot usb drive and I can't seem to get it to boot. I have tried using two different multiboot usb creator ...
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Create Windows installation media in a disk partition of internal second hard drive. (like bootable usb with rufus)
I have windows 10 installed in a SSD and my laptop has another internal HDD. I frequently mess up windows trying new thing. So, i always need a Windows installation media available (created a bootable ...
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Can I run a laptop with no OS from a bootable USB thumbdrive
I have a HP Stream 14 with windows 10 that's useless because windows takes up the entire 32 GB hard drive. Can I wipe it and run from a bootable thumb drive?
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What are my options for installing Windows (10/11) on an external m.2 ssd, to later be used on an internal one, and is using windows to go okay?
My friend's birthday is coming up, me and some mutual friends are planning on building him a computer. I have been given the SSD and have been tasked with preparing it so it's ready to go asap (we are ...
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What's the difference between EFI booting a USB versus a hard disk?
Can you please tell me the difference between EFI booting a USB and EFI booting a hard drive, as wheen installing a Linux image on the USB using Rufus, it's booting, but when the same image is ...
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Normal USB Stick from Bootable USB
I have made my usb bootable but I don't know how to make it work as a normal pendrive?
if there is any specific process exist for that so tell me....
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How to Make Linux Partition Bootable?
I need help. I've ended up on my Linux machine without a bootable drive. I need to make one of my drives bootable.
Any ideas?
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ReactOS won't boot (black screen) [closed]
I recently tried to install ReactOS, and did so by:
Downloading the .iso from SourceForge.
Writing it to a USB drive using the "Make bootable USB stick" option on the Nemo file manager (for ...
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iBook PPC fails to load HDD and most CDs and DVDs. What can I do to revive this iBook?
I have an old iBook that is having problems to load things. I want to revive the iBook and make it usable for some tasks and years.
Most times the OS from HDD boots ends on a blue screen without text/...
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