Kernel Panic, unable to mount root

Question

I have recently dual booted to ubuntu 13.10 with windows 8. I have windows 8 before having ubuntu, I had to do a boot-repair so I can choose which to load, it all went fine, no problem.

But then again I decided to upgrade to windows 8.1, I thought I can just install it, then just use a live usb, to do a boot-repair again, but it gave me this error

 Kernel panic - not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root (0,0)

What should I do?

Are you trying to boot the Live USB or have you done a boot repair and are now trying to boot Ubuntu? — Richard, Dec 04 '13 at 20:56
Try checking the media (press a key when the USB first starts up and shows the logo at the bottom for the menu which will allow you to do this). — Richard, Dec 04 '13 at 21:12

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 04 '13 at 21:39

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I had the same problem. Dont know much of the basics but I found that the iso-file I used for making my bootable usb was corrupt.

Try changing the iso file.

Hope that helps.

answered Dec 04 '13 at 21:39

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