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Running Linux from USB

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  • Started 5 months ago by SSDF
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SSDF
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I've been setting up My computer etc to be able to run Damn Small Linux from a USB.

I've gone through the steps very carefully and I have checked to make sure the files are in fact on the USB.
SO I reboot my computer and hit F12 for the boot menu, opt for hard ware or w.e and Sure enough there says : HDDB San disk cruzer ( or somthing darn close to that ;) )

I click to boot through that but then The screen says boot from CD: ....
Please insert CD and hit enter.

IIf anyone knows why it might be doing so please tell me :(

SSDF

Posted 5 months ago #
 
thegeek
The Geek
Posts: 1608

Did you just copy the files to the USB drive? You usually need to set the MBR (master boot record) of the flash drive in order for it to boot.

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/.....lash_Drive

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