Questions tagged [unetbootin]

Unetbootin stands for 'Universal Netboot Installer'; it is a program used to install disk images or isos onto USB drives. Questions about using unetbootin in Ubuntu or with Ubuntu images should use this tag.

Unetbootin can use iso that you produce or it can download the necessary files and create LiveCD systems. In general it supports a huge number of Linux distributions and it can run on both Windows and Linux based operating systems.

The program is installed from the repositories and the official site is here there you can find further information on the program's capabilities.

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How to install and run UNetbootin?

Strangely, but true, you cannot install from the the original site, or run it. So how to install and run UNetBootin?
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Unetbootin hangs on 51% - trying to create USB installer drive for Windows

While trying to create a bootable Windows USB from Unetbootin, the process hangs on 51%, whilst trying to copy the 461st file. I've tried giving it time, but after 3 hours of idle, the issue still persists. What is causing this issue, and how can I…
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Installing FreeDOS onto a USB stick using unetbootin fails

Using gparted, I created two 4096MB fat32 partitions on a 32GB USB flash drive, and then used unetbootin to install FD13LIVE.ISO on partition 1 using "ISO mode", and FD13FULL.IMG to partition 2 using "Floppy IMG" mode and rebooted. After all the…
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alternative to unetbootin for memtest86+ image

I installed unetbootin from Ubuntu Software Center. It's a simple utility so it was hard to get wrong. I Flashed the ISO image of memtest86+. It didn't work. It did not start memtest86+. Booting it shows a title of "unetbootin" and a countdown to…
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Unetbootin USB persistence for Ubuntu 12.10 doesn't work

I created a bootable USB stick for Ubuntu 12.10 using Unetbootin and set the persistent file size to 3072mb. I am able to boot into Ubuntu 12.10 just fine. However, any changes I make are lost on reboot.
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Unetbootin showing blank screen when started (Ubuntu 17.04)

I am running Ubuntu 17.04 (Gnome desktop) on an Asus Q304UA laptop (Intel 6th gen Core i5, 6 GB RAM). I have installed Unetbootin. But when I try to start it, either from the start menu or from the terminal, I get a blank screen:
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Can use Unetbootin to install other Linux Distributions from within Ubuntu (like Fedora or Mint)?

I read that this is possible, and suggested it as a possible solution for someone else, but I'm curious as to if it is actually advisable (as I might just try it). I might even try running 11.10 on my system this way. Is it worth the risk to do…
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Did UNetbootin actually Install Ubuntu in Windows 7?

I was using UNetbootin on my laptop to retreive Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and create a live CD. I wanted to use Ubuntu to remove a virus that I have in Windows XP on my home PC. Now when I boot my laptop, I am asked to select either Windows 7 or UNetbootin.…
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\ubnldr.mbr missing or corrupt during Ubuntu 18.4 install

Im trying to install Ubuntu 18.4 on my Hp Notebook. I am on windows 10. Im using unetbootin to install the ubuntu 18.04 iso from my hard drive as i dont have a blank disc or usb. When i reboot and select unetbootin i get this error. P.S i already…
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Erasing When I Restart

I recently got Ubuntu 16.04 and I like it so far. I got it by UNetbootin, and installed it on a Windows Vista computer so I can see what Ubuntu is like. Everything works fine, but I have a problem. Every time I restart my computer, UNetbootin resets…
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Unable to make pendrive bootable using UNetbootin

I was trying to make pendrive bootable using UNetbootbin but was getting following message. I am very confused that why I am getting so. Please help me to solve the issue. [http://oi59.tinypic.com/352lrty.jpg].
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Cant install kubuntu

My lenovo ideapad came with a dos operating system. I installed ubuntu in it and now i wish to uninstall it and run kubuntu on my laptop. But the laptop doesnt boot from usb anymore. I made the following changes to the boot menu Disabled secured…
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No Lubuntu 14.04LTS Unetbootin?

I have use synaptic package manager to download unetbootin but no live version of Lubuntu 14.04 LTS is listed? Or is it me?
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Unetbootin does not show Ubuntu 12.04

Unetbootin does not show Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. I do not see a way to force an update of the list. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance
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Unetbootin commands for installing ubuntu 13.10

I have made a live usb using unetbootin trying to install ubuntu 13.10 when i boot it up, the usual unetbootin start up screen appears, but when i choose any of the options, the screen goes smaller and a terminal type thing appears I have also tried…
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