Booting from USB drive when arrow keys don't work
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I am trying to install Ubuntu using a USB stick. But since my arrow keys on the computer do not work and I do not have access to an external keyboard right now, I would like to know if there is a way to boot from USB so that I can install Ubuntu in the system. Currently I have Windows 10 installed on my machine.
windows-10 ubuntu boot keyboard
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
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I am trying to install Ubuntu using a USB stick. But since my arrow keys on the computer do not work and I do not have access to an external keyboard right now, I would like to know if there is a way to boot from USB so that I can install Ubuntu in the system. Currently I have Windows 10 installed on my machine.
windows-10 ubuntu boot keyboard
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
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Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47
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I am trying to install Ubuntu using a USB stick. But since my arrow keys on the computer do not work and I do not have access to an external keyboard right now, I would like to know if there is a way to boot from USB so that I can install Ubuntu in the system. Currently I have Windows 10 installed on my machine.
windows-10 ubuntu boot keyboard
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
I am trying to install Ubuntu using a USB stick. But since my arrow keys on the computer do not work and I do not have access to an external keyboard right now, I would like to know if there is a way to boot from USB so that I can install Ubuntu in the system. Currently I have Windows 10 installed on my machine.
windows-10 ubuntu boot keyboard
windows-10 ubuntu boot keyboard
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
asked Dec 26 '18 at 1:38
Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta
156
156
Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47
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Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47
Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47
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Doesn't the Ubuntu ISO automatically boot if you don't press any keys?
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:47
No, if I access the bootloader by pressing F12 (Dell), the boot menu shows Hard disk at the top, which will run Windows 10
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 1:53
Ah... go in the BIOS and change the first/default boot device then (if it doesn't require the arrow keys)
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 1:54
It does, that's the problem...
– Aakash Gupta
Dec 26 '18 at 3:26
That's a bummer, another keyboard would really solve things... or unplugging the hard drive should completely remove it from the boot list too, only it won't be available to install to when it's in your hand... But some computers + linuxes support hot-swapping hard drives, you might be able to plug it in after Ubuntu's running, then install to it, but it might be a risk to corrupting the drive if it's not fully supported, so I'd definitely have a good backup first
– Xen2050
Dec 26 '18 at 4:47