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Ubuntu 21.10 desktop iso does not boot after installed to a usb removable drive

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I just downloaded the Ubuntu 21.10 desktop iso and use the Ubuntu startup disk creator to explode the iso into a 64gb usb removable drive. Then i tried to boot from a laptop with this usb but it does not recognize it as a bootable drive.

After this disappointed event, i used a windows 10 with a portable version of Rufus (i follow these steps) to repeat the installation in the usb removable drive of the iso. Again it failed the boot in the laptop.

I tried it with a virtualbox machine and again, it does not boot.

I tried to erased the partions in the usb drive and tried all over again. Same results.

Am i doing something wrong or the available iso just does not have a bootable partion?

Thank you in advance for any miracle guidance you might have for me.

More details

  • The bios of the laptop does not recognize the usb removable drive as having a bootable partion.
  • The laptop is an old Samsung Series 9.
  • The problem did not happen in the past. I did the same: downloaded a iso from ubuntu, used the utility to install it in the usb device, and boot from it in the laptop.
  • i loaded the default values of the bios, just in case
  • the same problem happens using a Virtualbox 6.1

I do not know what else information i can provide. This is a simple problem. Well, i will try with the 20.04 LTS iso.

user535733 avatar
cn flag
Your description does not clearly explain what *did* happen in detail when you tried to boot. "It did not work" is not enough information to offer useful advice.
sudodus avatar
jp flag
Did you check with `sha256sum`, that the download was good? What computer is it (brand name and model)? How did you try to make the computer boot from the USB drive? Can it boot from some other Ubuntu version in a USB drive, or can some other computer boot from this USB drive? Please **edit your original question to answer the questions** from all people who try to help you. We need this information (otherwise we can only guess what is wrong and not give relevant help).
sudodus avatar
jp flag
Thanks for those details :-) and yes, it is a good idea to try with the 20.04 LTS iso (it is a good idea to check it with `sha256sum`). - The failure in VirtualBox makes me think that the iso file is bad, because it is tested before release in VirtualBox - should work without any tweaks (if VBox is set to run Ubuntu).
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After all the problem was the Fast Boot of the bios: SecureBoot (Disabled) AND OS Mode Selection (CSM OS).

Thank you all for helping me solving this mystery.

sudodus avatar
jp flag
Thanks for sharing your solution :-) /You fixed it yourself. I don't think my that my questions and tips were helping you./
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All answers helped because it gave some ideas, even indirectly, and forced the search for solutions. Thank you.
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