I'm planning to switch to Ubuntu as my main operating system and I'm trying to install it from a USB drive. I followed the instructions on Ubuntu's website, but when I boot from the USB, I end up seeing a GRUB menu instead of the Ubuntu installation interface. I did some research and it seems like the system is having trouble locating the root directory. I attempted to use some commands like 'root' and 'find', but they didn't work for me. I suspect the issue might stem from remnants of an old dual boot with Linux and Windows from a couple of years back. When I use the 'ls' command, it shows my drives, and I'm pretty sure that hd1 corresponds to my C:
where Windows is installed, but the other one, which should be formatted, is cluttered with multiple partitions labeled 'recovery' and so on. What should I do to resolve this?
3 Answers
When you see the GRUB menu, if it's like the standard GRUB interface, just hit enter. But if you're getting a command line view (like a terminal), then you'll need to either re-flash the USB installer or look into the options provided during the flashing process.
If you're seeing a GRUB command line interface, double-check your USB setup. It sounds like you might need to re-flash the installer, possibly trying different options. Make sure that the ISO you downloaded is completely verified, especially if you used a tool like balenaEtcher to create the USB.
You might want to try remaking the USB drive. Re-download and verify the ISO file, or use a different USB drive. It could be that you're booting from an old GRUB entry left over from a previous Linux installation. Also, make sure to clear out any old Linux entries from the EFI partition to avoid conflicts.
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