Questions tagged [usb]
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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Ubuntu Install fails after GRUB from USB
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I'm attempting to install Ubuntu on the above system. Every time, the installer fails to launch with either a loop or a Kernel Panic. I've tried both ubuntu server and lubuntu several ...
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Access a USB drive plugged into Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range Extender Ubuntu Mate 16.04
I have a Netgear EX6200 WiFi Range Extender that under Windows I can access a USB drive that is plugged into it. In Start>Run I enter "\\readyshare" press Enter and it pops up a directory menu.
Under ...
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Ubuntu not detecting external monitor connected via USB-C dock
Working with Ubuntu 16.04.
I have an HP USB-C dock (https://www.amazon.com/HP-Elite-USB-Docking-Station/dp/B01BBXPKEK) that I use with my work laptop. I have a wireless keyboard, mouse, ethernet, ...
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Unable to install driver WN8200ND V2 (RTL8192EU)
i'am having troubles with this TPLINK Adapter, i can't use it... i tried EVERYTHING but still won't work I NEED HELP.
Model TPLink TL-WN8200ND(UN) V2
lshw (at usb port)
*-usb:1 NO RECLAMADO
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Ubuntu not recognizing anything with RAID enabled
I wanted to start learning how to use Ubuntu, so I created a bootable USB and proceeded to try installing Ubuntu from this USB for dual booting with Windows 10. However, when I boot with the USB, ...
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Reinserting live USB after pulling out does not re-enable reading
If I run Linux live from USB stick or external DVD drive or external SD card reader, I can pull the card or take the disc out of the drive, re-insert it and it works normally.
But If I disconnect the ...
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Thinkpad USB 3.0 docking station disconnects and reconnects
I have a Thinkpad T450s with a USB 3.0 docking station (also Lenovo), running 16.04 LTS. The docking station is connected to a few USB peripherals, ethernet, and a DisplayLink monitor. The station ...
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USBview encountering error
I am having problems using the USB ports on my Acer Aspire one. I have download the USBview app and when open it I get the following error:
Invalid desktop entry file: /usr/share/applications/...
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can't download ubuntu onto usb stick [duplicate]
I tried to install Ubuntu onto a USB stick but it doesn't install all of the files. I don't see the Ubuntu logo appearing in my USB drive, only an ideogram of a sheet with a folded corner and it will ...
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TL-WN722N not recognised = broken?
I just bought a TL-WN722N usb wifi-adapter, but it doesn't show up in the system. I can't find it with sudo lsusb, there is no additional network adapter listed in sudo lshw -C network and nothing ...
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i try to write the iso to a usb flashdrive [closed]
it fales when i try to write the iso to usb
this is the log file of rufus
Rufus version: 2.18.1213
Windows version: Windows 10 64-bit (Build 16299)
Syslinux versions: 4.07/2013-07-25, 6.03/2014-10-...
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How do I transfer Ubuntu 16.04 from external USB drive to an inetrnal disk partition?
I am currently working on Ubuntu 16.04 booting from an external, single partition, USB drive, but I would like to transfer everything to a dedicated Linux partition on the internal drive.
The internal ...
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How to connect Android Samsung 7. 0 on Linux Ubuntu 17.10?
I'm trying to connect a Google Pixel phone, with android 7.1, to a Ubuntu 16.04 laptop with a USB cable using mtp-tools. But the mtp doesn't see the phone file system and gives the error message "Get ...
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Replace Ubuntu 12.04 on my USB Pendrive with latest Ubuntu version [duplicate]
I need to remove Ubuntu 12.04 from my USB Pendrive so that I can add latest Ubuntu version instead.
I tried updating from 12.04 to Ubuntu 14 using the update manager but I dont have enough free ...
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How to reset a Live Ubuntu 12.04 Usb so that I install tails instead [duplicate]
I currently have a Live USB with Ubuntu 12.04 on it and my Laptop is a Windows 10 machine.
I would like to remove Ubuntu 12.04 and use Tails instead. The reason I want to use Tails is that I am ...
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How do I get sound to play through USB headphones? [closed]
My Problem
I've recently reinstalled Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS on my system. I usually use a Bluetooth headset with a microphone. It worked perfectly before I reinstalled, but now when I go into the sound ...
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XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition doesn’t recognize Live USB
I just got a DELL XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition. In order to dual-boot it with Windows, I want to boot with Live USB and use Gparted to shrink the partition as the first step. However, it doesn’t seem ...
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How can a regular user see if the hardware is USB3?
All manuals focus on terminal commands. The use of the terminal is not the problem. But the return is incomprehensible. For example:
lsusb -t
/: Bus 06.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=...
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UEFI Install - mmc0 unknown controller version (3) Error
Installing Ubuntu 16.04.3 via USB Drive
PC = ZOTAC ZBOX Magnus EN970
When booting to the USB Drive, it boots in UEFI mode (no splash screen). Selecting any of the options (Try Ubuntu, Install, or OEM ...
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Is there a driver for the Kensington VeriMark USB fingerprint key?
I'd like to protect my laptop but find a secure password too tedious. The Kensington VeriMark (https://www.kensington.com/us/us/7772/k67977ww/verimark-fingerprint-key) looks like a great solution, but ...
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How to fix "Input/output error" on USB Flash drive? [duplicate]
I am using a 64GB flash drive with Ubuntu, and I still can read and write to it. But when I navigate to a certain folder is gives me the error message
Error when getting information for file '/media/...
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Ubunutu 17.10 - Skypeforlinux 18.14.76.4 - No Device found
SkypeForLinux does not allow me to use my webcam (Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920) even though Ubuntu does detect the webcam, which is confirmed by the command lsusb. The microphone inside the webcame ...
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Ubuntu Live USB Misbehaving
I am trying to make a Live USB in order to install Ubuntu on a USB drive, and I am experiencing strange behavior that prevents me from doing anything in the desktop environment once it boots.
I have ...
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USB write speed problem
I need to understand a couple of things:
every USB pen (2.0 and 3.0) I connect to my notebook with Ubuntu 17.10 results very slow writing files on them. If I paste 1GB (a movie for example) to a 3.0 ...
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Parted input/output error while making a new GPT table
I have damaged usb drive. Tried making a new table with GParted, not finishing the operation. also tried with parted, it's printing input/output error while making GPT table.
scanned with badblocks ...
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How to Set Up mt7601U USB Wifi Adapter in Ubuntu 16.04
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I was using ubuntu 17.10. The following are the output. I have a USB Wi-Fi adapter MT7601U.
$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ...
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How can I share an automounted USB device (any fs) AUTOMATICALLY via samba?
Background: I am running Ubuntu on a headless system. I want to be able to attach a usb stick to it and have the stick automatically mounted and shared via samba / network. The name of the network ...
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Dell XPS13 L321X USB3.0 not working
I'm fairly new to Linux and I recently installed 16.04 on my Dell XPS L321X and now my USB3.0 port (left side of laptop) no longer works. If I boot from a bootable USB stick then the port works as ...
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Scanner part of USB multifunction printer/scanner not found
I wrote this a year ago. Still not solved, so I have re-written it to reflect the current state.
System:
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and a Canon Pixma MG5751 multifunction printer/scanner on USB.
Problem:
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Copy to USB flash drive is very slow
Copying 258Mb to a Corsair formatted NTFS starts fast then slows dramatically to 339kB/sec at the end, 20 minutes later. These are USB3 sticks on USB3 ports on my W530 Thinkpad.
After reading the ...
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Installed Ubuntu in an external drive connecting with USB 3.0. Ubuntu 16.04.1 wouldn't boot after installation
I have 1 M.2 SSD, and 1 2.5in SSD on my laptop. Attaching the 1TB 2.5in HDD in Syba SY-ENC25054 USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Hard Drive External Enclosure Case
Windows 10 is installed on the first drive. The ...
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Bluetooth can no longer discover devices. 16.04.3
Bluetooth used to work, but for some reason it disconnects from the headphones about 5 minutes after connecting. I googled online, tried a ton of stuff, purged/re-installed a ton of stuff, and now ...
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How to get the files that I saved while using windows in other drives than C:? [closed]
I had some files in my windows OS, when I used it. I saved them in Drives D: & X:. Now, I've installed Ubuntu 17.10 in it. Where can I find those files?
I installed in C: by completely removing my ...
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Question regarding rtl_fm and specific USB port connections
I am planning to use 2 RTL-SDR dongles on a single computer. The thing is, they will be operating on 2 different frequencies, and so different antennas will be used.
I would like one instance of ...
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Ubuntu 17.10 does not detect an HP Laser Jet printer connected via USB
Ubuntu 17.10 does not detect an HP LJ 1022 printer connected to a computer via a USB cable.
lsusb:
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 - USB ports not working
I'm pretty much new to Ubuntu/Linux, so I'll need help step by step.
I've got two USB ports at the front and four at the back, just one at the back is working. All of them were working before, then ...
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I am unable to detect or mount my usb sticks (Ubuntu 16.04)
so I'm having a little issue with detecting and mounting my USB flash drives on my laptop, Asus X550ZA. I've searched around a lot and continuously got similar answers everywhere I went, none of the ...
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Not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs... cant go from USB either
After reviewing the other "Kernel panic..." I'm on my own. There seem to be a few ways to recover, IF (and only if) one can use an alternate method to boot. I've seen some other methods that mention ...
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I need to download Ubuntu onto a USB drive to load it into a Toshiba Satellite 55c through BIOS
My Toshiba Satellite 55c has no ROM drive and the OS is wiped completely from it. I need to download Ubuntu onto a USB drive to load it into my computer through BIOS. How do I need to configure it ...
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Removing Kubuntu from External Drive and Reformating [duplicate]
For some obscure reason, which seemed like a good idea at the time, I installed Kubuntu onto an external USB 1TB drive. It never worked.
Now, I would like to use that drive as storage but cannot ...
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Ubuntu Live Crashes on MSI GL62 7RD
I bought an MSI GL62 from Amazon, it has a GTX 1050 2GB and 8GB of RAM. Full specs see here.
I decided to install Ubuntu on it, but as soon as I enter the "Try Ubuntu Without Installing" it crashes ...
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USB drive for macOSX made with dd doesn't work and now can't be used for anything
I bought a new USB drive and I tried to burn to it the mac os x 10.13.02 using dd:
Unmounted the drive
sudo umount /dev/sdb1
Burned the iso:
dd if="myfile.iso" of="/dev/sdb1"
After this I tried ...
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Ubuntu 16.04.3 Live USB Doesn't like my Nvidia Gtx 1070 - Getting weird stripes/dot-matrix looking text
I'm trying to boot an Ubuntu live ISO from a multiboot flash drive (and as such, the menu is more of the typical basic grub thing instead of ubuntu's fancy thing). The non-ubuntu based linux distros ...
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How to install ubiquity to Full install bootable USB
I have made a Full install bootable USB flash drive.
I would like to use it to install Ubuntu to a friends computer.
Can I install the Ubiquity installer to this flash drive?
How?
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Can't start any linux distro from usb
Long story sort, I created a bootable usb of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (or Linux Mint) with rufus (tried with Unebootin and Etcher too). I start my pc, enter boot menu and choose to start from my usb on UEFI (...
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One laptop unable to boot for second partition of USB flash drive
I have a USB memory stick with two partitions:
sdb
├─sdb1 ntfs 2D2208E03A1506BD
└─sdb2 ...
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"No space left on device" when copying files to barely used 5TB NTFS external drive on Xubuntu
I have a 5TB drive attached via USB3 to machine running Xubuntu. The drive is formatted with a single NTFS partition. I'm trying to copy about 400GB of files to it, and it has way more than enough ...
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Boot 16.04.3 from PCIe USB 3 card without bios support
I have read this question which might make this question a duplicate:
The linked question is for 12.04, which is quite old, and I wanted to see if there was a newer, more preferred option.
Situation:...
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How can I create my own distro with live USB?
I had heard of the Chinese DE called Deepin and decided to try it out for myself. It ended up becoming my favorite DE! It runs well, looks great, and has good compatibility with my Ubuntu 17.10 ...
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how to make usb into 2 partition for use
Have an 8GB USB and want to make it as follow:
1-A 2GB as the first partition to make it bootable using the dd command.
2-All rest space as the second partition to use as USB drive to transfer data.
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