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USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. The current USB standard is USB 3.0, which supports transfer speeds of up to 625 MB/s. USB devices are plug-and-play.

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Prevent new file manager window when USB disk wakes up

OS: Xubuntu 16.04, USB disk 1TB. The USB disk hibernates when idle for a while and when the drive is accessed, it wakes up; sofar expected behavior. My "complaint": when the disk wakes up, a new File ...
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External USB mouse not being detected by Ubuntu 17.04

I was given this mouse. I would prefer not having to buy one since I like using gifts. The brand is named "Spectra", model is PJT-DMS811. /var/log/syslog output is the following: Oct 5 00:29:24 ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 do not boot after installation

I have installed Ubuntu 16.04. Before Ubuntu I was using windows 7, but I was formatted that disk for Ubuntu. After installation the system said that I need to restart the computer. After the ...
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How do I convert my usb installation from legacy boot to uefi? [duplicate]

I installed elementary os onto a usb using legacy settings, and I can boot it using legacy bios options. However, I would like to switch the boot to UEFI so that I dont have to change my PC's firmware ...
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Install Windows 7 from USB in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS [duplicate]

I prepared a Windows 7 ISO file, bootable pendrive by using DISKS. Here's my system configuration. Currently Ubuntu is running on my system (only one OS) When I am trying to install the Windows 7 ...
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Detect: USB 3.0 Type C / USB 3.1 type C "gen1" / USB 3.1 type C "gen2"

I'd like to connect 2 monitors to my System76 Laptop. DisplayLink (USB 2.0) doesn't work with Wayland, so I'd like to try the USB type C port. I'm looking at devices and they say USB 3.1 Type C. ...
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How to resolve LZMA data corruption when booting from USB?

I'm new to Linux, so I searched around the internet for ways of installing Linux onto my laptop, and stumbled onto the universal USB installer. I downloaded the iso for Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS and ...
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restoring files with only 2 USB ports machine

I want to recover my Files from a 1TB Hard Disk with HFS+ File System. I can't recover my files using mac version commercial tools and I can't see the lost files using macOS. I have a macBook Air ...
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USB Wireless Mouse not working on Ubuntu 17.04?

Suddenly yesterday, my wireless mouse stopped working, I tried unplugging and re-plugging the USB and didn't help. Also, I replaced the battery with a new one, and then I tried using it on another PC ...
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Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro 7.1 USB Microphone too quiet Ubuntu 16.04

So I just got this gaming headset for my linux machine and the mic is very quiet. Mic volume is on max and can be heard in game if other game sound is not very loud, but it's very quiet. The gain ...
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Need help with wireless USB adapter (Ourlink AC600) All ubuntu

I have sort of a problem, first I'd like to mention that I do not have internet access on my Linux OS, I do however have it on my windows and can transfer files via USB, thing is right, I found the ...
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The relation between usernames and their number

I am little curious about the relation between usernames and the numbers they use internal. I am not fit in this at all, so please don't hit me. When I set up a system and add some user, let's say ...
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Booting from USB "Failed to lookup EFI memory descriptor" [closed]

I'm building a USB boot disk with instructions here: https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutorial-create-a-usb-stick-on-windows The error I get on boot is: efi: requested map not found. efi: ...
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how to connect with minicom to a cisco switch and a serial to rj-45 adapter to connect my computer in Ubuntu

I just recently set up my CISCO switch. I'm trying to connect with minicom. I looked at several tutorials online of how to do this. I tried the tutorials on YouTube but the problem is they assume I ...
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How to erase an Ubuntu USB Boot Drive

I used the Startup Disk Creator to create a USB Boot disk on my thumbdrive, but now I would like to clean the USB stick and re-use it at full capacity. I don't have permission to erase or format the ...
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USB stick no longer mountable

I have an 8GB usb stick I wanted to burn an image of androidx86 to. It had data on it, so I tried to format it (after backing up the data first). Initially, I was going to use Ubuntu's Startup Disk ...
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Printer Samsung ML-2165W Can install, but can't print (connected using USB cable) 17.04

Update: I previously posted this question but only one person responded (thank you, @ubashu!) suggesting that I update to 17.04 (from 16.10). I did, and the printer still didn't print. I removed the ...
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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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Unformatted USB stick, access from console?

When I install an unformatted (technically it is formatted in a weird file system from an embedded system) USB stick into my Ubuntu 16.04 LTS I receive the following in /var/log/syslog: Jun 22 22:22:...
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Getting AT&T Velocity USB dongle on Ubuntu 16.04 server

Preface: This device works fine when connected to the Desktop version of Ubuntu. It creates a new network interface and provides Internet connectivity. But, when I try to connect it to the Server ...
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Boot from USB option doesn't pop up

I just fully installed Ubuntu 17.04 on my HP Pavilion Notebook, as the only operating system running on it at the moment. I tested it out for a bit and now I want to go back to Windows 10 with Ubuntu ...
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Ubuntu 17.04 + Netgear WNA 1100 (Atheros AR9271) - Wifi Networks Visible but not connecting

I am running Ubuntu-17.04 via a 16-GB bootable USB. Ubuntu is not installed on the usb or the disk. HP ProDesk desktop computer, without Wifi. I am using a NetGear WNA 1100 (Atheros AR9271) USB dongle....
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How to install Ubuntu 16.04 on external HD

It appears my laptop has a failing hard disk according to SMART and Ubuntu Disk Utility. Due to my location having the disk replaced is not easily viable however I have an external HD and a LiveCD ...
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Problem with changing TL-WN823N state

I bought the TL-WN823N wireless adapter because I wanted to have a better wi-fi connection on my netbook. At first it didn't work but after installing all the necessary software it became detectable ...
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Is it possible to run a bootable image.iso Windows from USB?

I know it is, but bhat I would like to do is choose which OS to run every time my pc goes on, of course with the USB in. I remember my mate's father used to do that at their home I tried to watch ...
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after using dd command my 32 usb goes read only and 29 gb also cannot format it or open [duplicate]

This issue happened for my 32 kingstone flash drive. I tried to make bootable USB by using dd command: sudo dd if=file.iso of=/dev/sdb After that I can't do anything with my USB stick. When trying ...
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Installation is not working on my pc

Currently, I have windows 7 and I need to change as ubuntu 16.04. I made a usb bootable device on my pen drive. I am installing ubuntu os so rufus is working fine but now the problem is Your ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS crashed - struggling to reboot

I'm using a MacBook Pro 5,5, with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, installed as a single boot Ubuntu system, with no OSX resources left on the the hard drive. This was originally installed as Gnome-Ubuntu, but Gnome ...
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usb tether persistent connection udev

I'd like my computer to automatically connect to my vpn whenever I tether to my phone. The problem is that the connection gets assigned a new MAC address and name every time I connect. A few years ...
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Create bootable pendrive with windows [duplicate]

I need help creating a bootable pen with windows iso. I tried so many ways and nothing... One of my pendrives even broke(doesn't show up in the PC when I connect). I tried with UNetbootin but if I ...
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How can I run Ubuntu 16.04 from a USB stick?

How can I run Ubuntu 16.04 from a USB stick and retain the changes that I have made to the set up. Given that every time I close down my system Ubuntu removes the changes that I have made to the USB ...
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Ubuntu LIVE on USB - All Storage not Available

I have Ubuntu LIVE installed on a USB storage drive. In GParted it shows that sda is my hard drive and sdb is my USB drive. The only partition on sdb is /dev/sdb1 which has a size of 14.56 GB (of ...
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Problems in ubuntu 16.04 with alfa AWUS036AC USB WIFI adapter in the power up sequence

I have a problem with alfa AWUS036AC USB WIFI adapter I have installed the correct drivers to used (sudo apt-get install rtl8812au-dkms) but when I power up the computer the usb wifi-adapter is not ...
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Kotion Each G2000 headset not working by USB

I've got a Kotion Each G2000 headset that works when connected through jacks (not the mic though), but I have absolutely no hint about how to make it work through USB (Mic and Sound). Can't find any ...
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How to create a custom installation USB Live Flash Drive OS image file?

Step 1: I would like to install UBUNTU on a platform and then customize this installation with programs, printer setups, users, etc. Step 2: Once this platform's installation is customized to the ...
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TPM or usb startup error on Acer C720 Chromebook

I'm pretty new to Linux and have had Ubuntu 16.10 installed on my c720 Chromebook for a while now but recently it doesn't want to start up properly, giving me these errors and putting me into ...
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Can I replace casper-rw file from another live usb to have its content copied?

I have a live ubuntu 16.01.1 usb A and B I would like to copy the contents of A to B Is it convenient to just copy and replace the file from A to B.
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Preventing crashes when linux on external HD is accidentally unplugged

I have a Linux Ubuntu 14.04 generic installed on an external SATA hard disk connected via USB 2.0 or 3.0 (depending on which PC it is connected to). Sometimes, when I accidentally touch the cable, ...
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USB Drive make Read only

I would like to make USB drive to become read only for users (user with no root access) .Am using ubuntu 14.04.
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Can I write to a live USB stick?

I'm trying to create a Live USB stick with additional files on it. I created my live USB using Startup Disc Creator and I've tried to remount /cdrom directory as it described here but it answers ...
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Logitech G933 headset crashes mouse

I'm at my wits end here. I'm on Ubuntu 16.10 x64 and 4.8.0-27-generic I've been chasing down an issue with my Logitech G930 headset since 16.04 came out. Every time I'd plug in my G930, my keyboard ...
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PC does not recognize phone anymore

Im using Ubuntu 16.04 on a PC. Up until recently my PC recognized my phone (a rooted Oneplus One running CM13.0) when connected with a regular charging cable. I tried rebooting the PC as well as the ...
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How to mount External Hard disk having ntfs on 16.04?

I have this 1TB hard drive from segate that I am not able to mount. This is output of sudo fdisk -l (showing only part related to external drive i need to mount) Disk /dev/sdb: 931.5 GiB, ...
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USB devices disappear after Ubuntu 16.10

I've been having this strange issue with my computer ever since I upgraded to 16.10. I have two USB devices connected to my computer (my Logitech wireless adapter for my mouse and keyboard, and my ...
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How can I get a message that says when you can unplug a usb stick safely?

I have a memory stick. when data is being written, the led flashes. I right click, and select eject, the led will flash and when it stops I will unplug it. Other memory sticks, do not have LEDs, how ...
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Input not supported!

I'm new to the whole Ubuntu forum but I've seen this topic many times before - thing is, all of the answers I've come across have not worked (e.g nomodeset, console commands, GRUB stuff ect.) and most ...
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Ubuntu usb to vga screen driver

I just bought usb to vga adpater and after installing drivers(from cd) for windows all looks nice. But I would like to do the same for my ubuntu. These drivers for windows are "Thin2000 usb display ...
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How can I boot EFI USB on virtualbox?

I have a Windows external drive and I want to boot the system on it. How can I do that? I've tried using PLboot and rEFInd and it does nothing.
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How to install the USB Token MS-IDProtect

The USB Token is a cryptographic device used to generate and protect the digital certificate issued by a licensed certification. This device can be used on any PC that has a USB port.
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Incorrect number of USB ports displayed with dmidecode

I'm trying to find the number of USB port in my system. So I've used dmidecode command like given below, $ dmidecode -t 8 | grep 'USB' The command shows 5 USB ports details like below, External ...
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