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Why cannot the Ubuntu installer recognize my SSD? [duplicate]

I am attempting to install Ubuntu 17.04 on my Dell XPS 15. I have disabled secure boot and hibernation mode in Windows. When I run the Ubuntu installer from a USB drive, it skips asking me what "...
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Docker volume plugin and start it

I have installed docker volume plugin and now need to start it. https://github.com/projectatomic/docker-lvm-plugin As per this document, you can start the plugin using the below command. sudo ...
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installing 17.04, it's stuck at 66% of "installing grub"

my setup consists of: AMD a4-4000 CPU a85x chipset 4GB RAM On the partitioning steps, I tried: - "setup entire disk with LVM" - "setup entire disk without LVM" I was previously running 16.04 on ...
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Automating ubuntu desktop 16.04 install, setup running two times

Pretty new to the ubuntu scene and i'm trying to automate the install of a ubuntu 16.04 desktop. I have managed to get my install process to the point that it uses preseed values to answer all of the ...
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Why is Ubuntu forcing me to manually partion my drive?

I am attempting to install Ubuntu 17.04 on a Dell XPS 15 via bootable USB drive. I progress through the first few slides in the installation process just fine, but when it comes time to allocate space ...
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How to feed pre-configuration while installing mysql using apt-get [duplicate]

Installing mysql using below command will prompt to enter password $apt-get install mysql-server Is their is any way to install mysql such that it should't prompt the user to enter password. One ...
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switching to another Ubuntu flavour?

I switched to Ubuntu Studio (Xenial) from Windows 8.1, since I mostly only used open source tools. But, I'm finding it hard than the original Ubuntu, to install program, getting errors most of the ...
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Computer Restarts after pressing "Install Ubuntu"/"Try Ubuntu without Installing" Option

I am trying to dual boot my laptop with Ubuntu 14.04 alongside Windows 10. But, when I press "install ubuntu " or "try Ubuntu without installing" option on my laptop, from a live Usb, the Ubuntu ...
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Can I install Ubuntu 17.04 on a laptop Alienware 17 R3 without damage? [duplicate]

I want to install Ubuntu 17.04 but I dont know if this could damage my laptop. I have: i7 6700HQ NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970M 16GB RAM 1TB HDD
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Why does the default installation make one choose either LVM or SWAP file (vs. partition)?

Why does the default installation make one choose either LVM or SWAP file (vs. partition)? See here. Further, is it possible to change either option later (post-installation), i.e., either switch to a ...
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Issues Installing Ubuntu [closed]

I would like to completely install Ubuntu on to my computer with no dual boot. I have not been able to find any solutions to my problem. When I am booting from my live usb drive there are no options ...
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Can I manually set up LVM?

Up until now, I have been using a standard partitioning scheme for my Ubuntu installation: - 4GB /swap - 30GB / - Rest of the HDD /home However, I am reinstalling the Ubuntu now and would like to ...
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Ubuntu 17.04 running off live DVD gives "can’t open /dev/sr0: No medium found" error

I have a 14 year old computer that I am currently running Ubuntu 14.04 on . I was trying to get the Desktop remix -Gnome release running from the DVD for Ubuntu 17.04 that came with issue 225 of the ...
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Trying to Dual Boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu (or just linux in general) having problems

I shrunk my harddrive and freed about 120 gb for ubuntu thats the easy part. Backed up Windows 10 just in case of catastrophic failure. So I have an odd problem to me idk if its just Windows 10 ...
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New to Ubuntu Is it possible to install Ubuntu on my Compaq 420 windows 7 pc? [duplicate]

my DXDIAG file info: Machine name: HP-PC Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard System Model: Compaq ...
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Install Ubuntu on 2006 Macbook?

I've seen this issue come up on other threads, but I am new here and unable to comment. So here goes my new thread. Thank you for your patience. I have a late 2006 MacBook 2.0ghz duo core w/ 3gb ram. ...
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Server 16.04.02 Installation Issues with a Dell PE T20

Finally got Ubuntu 16.04.02 installed on a Dell PE T20 last night. (Legacy, ATA) However, I had to do it without RAID on the install. I am willing to take any suggestions and attempt to install to ...
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Choosing the correct architecture for intel core i3-7100U processor

I want to install Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 on a laptop with an intel core i3-7100U processor. What architecture do I choose? According to the installation guide page the choices are: amd64 (AMD64 & ...
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How can I make a bootable, unattended USB restore disk?

I have a load of 14.04 kiosk systems, halfway across the country. These are horrible little integrated devices. I need to upgrade them all to 16.04 to support a new software stack. do-release-upgrade ...
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Error while restarting laptop after installing Ubuntu

I installed Ubuntu and then it told me to restart, which I did. Upon restart it showed and error regarding failing to claim resource and other stuff and nothing happened, I tried pressing buttons and ...
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Cannot boot Ubuntu after successful installation on a Lenovo Laptop with no OS

I am trying to install Ubuntu on my old Lenovo Laptop which currently has no operating system on it. I completely wiped the HD a while back and figured I would try to get Linux to run on it. I ...
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Install ubuntu on a macbook running windows 7

I have an old macbook pro (from around 2005 I think) and it is running Windows 7 instead of OS X. I want to install ubuntu but I don't even know where to start. I have installed ubuntu before, so I'm ...
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Cannot install Lubuntu on Mac

I am trying to install Lubuntu on a harddrive where Ubunut has been running on. The Hard Drive is in a MacBook Pro (mid 2012, 10.10.5). I installed rEFIned and created a bootable stick from a Lubunutu ...
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Install Ubuntu 17.04 on UEFI machine

I recently bought a new laptop (HP ba054nl) that has a UEFI system. I tried to install Linux. But all distros that I've tried lock up at the boot process and the installation won't start. I've ...
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Blank screen on Z620 after install of 16.04.02 server

I can't get a Basic server install to work (only installing Utilities, SSL and Basic Server), where I get the Ubuntu purple boot screen, and then the screen goes blank (backlit with no text). The ...
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How can I run Snapchat on my Ubuntu Desktop?

Is there any way to run snapchat on my ubuntu desktop?
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I receive the error 'grub-install /dev/sda failed' while attempting to dual boot Ubuntu along with Windows 10

I've looked into other answers for this error, but none of them works. So, marking this question as duplicate is futile. Partition Details: Output of sudo fdisk -l: Output of Boot-Repair: https://...
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Can you install the OS onto the USB you are using to boot the iso from? [duplicate]

I'm trying to install Ubuntu desktop onto my usb flash drive, but I'm using that same usb flash drive to boot the disk image. When I try to install the OS onto the usb, I get the error The ext4 file ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 network install won't boot

So, I've installed Ubuntu 16.04 LTS to a USB using the network installer. I'm no Linux expert, but I know my way around Ubuntu a little bit. My intention is to install the base system only, then build ...
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Installation of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Error AMD Graphics Card

I want to install Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS on my HP Pavilion 15-AW009AX (256 GB SSD, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon R7 M440 and an AMD 9600P Processor). I followed the installation guidelines to install Ubuntu via ...
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Installing Ubuntu 17.04 (in dual boot with Windows 10): Bootloader failed to install [duplicate]

After deciding elementary OS is too temperamental for my laptop, I decided to replace it with Ubuntu 17.04. I have Windows 10 installed in a separate partition and have successfully dual booted Linux ...
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Error while installing Ubuntu

I want to install Ubuntu 16.04.2 with Windows 10. I created partions for home , root and swap. After clicking Install, I got following error. Note: My partition table type is gpt. But cliking F2 , I ...
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Help About Installation Ubuntu

I want to know that can i install ubuntu on compaq presario V2000 laptop. System Specifications are mentioned below 1 GB of RAM 1.40 GHz Processor Intel Celeron. And if i install ubuntu with these ...
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i Have a Computer with Old Configuration and want to install ubuntu [duplicate]

I have a computer with this configuration Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz RAM: 2GB Hard disk : 500GB Please suggest me which ubuntu is working good in my computer i have ubuntu 16.4 ...
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Installing Ubuntu in Acer Aspire v17 nitro for better compatibility with nvidia card [duplicate]

I'm very tired of Nvidia drivers conflicting with windows and BSOD all the time (TDR_video_failure nvlddmkm.sys error). I'd like to know if Ubuntu gives such issues, and, if it will recognize my GPU (...
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How to Install full featured ubuntu or debian on usb and use it anywhere?

I want to install full version of ubuntu or debian in my usb stick/portable hdd. My purpose is to keep my full featured linux with me (not the live one).
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Ubuntu 17.04 will not boot after installing on UEFI laptop

I wanted to wipe Windows 10 off my laptop and just have Ubuntu on it. I had heard that it was safe to install it on UEFI hardware so I just went through the standard install and told Ubuntu to erase ...
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Reinstall ubuntu with a dual boot Windows 8.1

Yesterday I tried to download some packages at my workplace, through their proxy server. The download failed and I received a 'proxyaddress' error. Tried a few things to get past this error but ...
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Attempt to read or write outside of disk 'hd0' after trying to install alongside

these days i was having problems with the speed of my system Ubuntu gnome 16.04 lts,so i decided to install along side it the same partition to see if it would be better,instead of that installation ...
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Ubuntu installation freeze from USB (Gigabyte P15) [duplicate]

I just got a new laptop (a Gigabyte P15 with FreeDos pre-installed) but I want to install Ubuntu (16.04). I prepared my USB key with Rufus and the Ubuntu 16.04 .iso. It went well. Now, I boot on the ...
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How to install Ubuntu using a smart phone as the installation media?

A virus has corrupted my desktop's hard drive. How can I remove the remnants of Windows and install Ubuntu on it? I have only a working mobile phone and one 4GB USB drive. The 4GB drive has vacation ...
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gnome sessions on tty1 and tty2

I had some issues with the installation of the desktop version of Ubuntu gnome (my graphic-card is not supported by default I had to install the right drive for it, before I get a shell thats not ...
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Why do I have to shrink the C drive partition of windows to install Ubuntu in dual boot?

Install Ubuntu alongside Windows option appears only when unallocated space has been shrunk from C drive of Windows. Why does it have to be only 4 drives including unallocated to dual boot?
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Most Unfortunate Way to Lose Entire PC [closed]

I have a PC with Win 7 on it. I install Ubuntu via USB boot. Side by side installation, with that slider box to partition the hard drive too. All goes well. Boot to desktop successfully. I try to ...
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How to install ubuntu 16.04 on xps 15 9560?

Does anyone has any experience on doing that? I follow the "install ubuntu" part in this article: https://github.com/rcasero/doc/wiki/Ubuntu-linux-on-Dell-XPS-15-(9560) I am able to make a bootable ...
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Bootloader cannot be installed

Recently I received a Sony Vaio that I have decided to wipe and put Ubuntu on. When running the installation, I get an error message telling me that the boot loader cannot be installed. I get three ...
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Grub will not install correctly with EFI on my Macbook Pro

I am simply trying to install a single boot system with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS on my old MacBook Pro 4,1. (Also tried 17.04 but I get an error that APT not working) There are a few issues but the one that ...
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16.04 Reboot after installation hangs Assuming drive cache: write through

I did a fresh install of 16.04 this morning and after installation finished I am asked to reboot the system. When I do that I get a command list or what ever and the last log says No Caching mode ...
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Please help me to reinstall ubuntu without losing data! [duplicate]

Not showing free-space while reinstalling Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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Missing Operating System when Installing from USB

I cannot for the life of me get ubuntu to install on my macbook pro. 5,2...I am trying to install via these instructions. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBookPro5-1_5-2/Natty I have rEFIt ...
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