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I just installed Ubuntu 12.04.4 but cannot fully boot. Here is my error message:

Gave up waiting for root device.  Common problems:
  - Boot args (cat /proc/cmdline)
    - Check rootdelay= (did the system wait long enough?)
    - Check root= (did the system wait for the right device?)
  - Missing modules (cat /proc/modules; ls /dev)
  ALERT!  /dev/disk/by-uuid/8ABA9BB9BA9BA06D does not exist.  Dropping to a shell!


BusyBox v1.18.5 (Ubuntu 1:1.18.5-1ubuntu4.1) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built in commands.`

(initramfs) _

I'm a beginner and don't have any idea what to do next. This is for a desktop pc with the following:

  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 @ 2.4GHz
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 bit OS
  • Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS video card
  • Hard Drive: Nvidia Stripe 465.77 GB on nForce RAID controller
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  • possible duplicate of Gave up waiting for root device on Ubuntu – s3lph Apr 01 '14 at 19:51
  • I reviewed that answer but don't think it applies. I don't know what a RAID array is and don't know how to check if my hard drive is encrypted. I suspect it's not encrypted because the computer is 6 years old and I never recall asking for an encrypted hard drive. This installation is just for one computer. I have one hard drive (C:/). – user264298 Apr 01 '14 at 22:45
  • Does it boot correctly from a 12.04 live CD? That will verify most of your hardware and also act as a tool for fixing things later. – Joe Apr 03 '14 at 12:12
  • Exact the same error message as in this old post: http://askubuntu.com/q/504383/367990 Even the UUID is totally identical! – Byte Commander Feb 09 '15 at 11:42

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