How do I fix error “Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block” and...
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I recently bought a new computer and I am experiencing problems while trying to install Linux.
Things I have tried:
A variety of distributions:
- Ubuntu;
- Elementary OS;
- Crunchbang++;
- Manjaro; and
- Antergos
Every time I try to boot the system either locks and nothing happens or it returns me the same error:
Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)
I have also tried both booting using an USB flash drive and using CD/DVD. And I have tried booting using Legacy and UEFI.
In the last days I have been to a variety of websites and articles, mainly:
- http://itslaves.com/web/guest/forum/message_boards/message/66813
- https://askubuntu.com/questions/41930/kernel-panic-not-syncing-vfs-unable-to-mount-root-fs-on-unknown-block0-0
I have also searched the StackExchange network but with no success.
The problem with the purposed solutions is:
a) They are for people who already have Linux in their machines and have corrupted their file-systems;
b) For one to execute the presented solutions a Live CD is needed and I can't even boot Linux so this becomes impossible for me.
My motherboard is Gigabyte B85M-D3PH and my processor is an i5-4460, in case this information helps in any way.
Posting here is my last resort.
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I recently bought a new computer and I am experiencing problems while trying to install Linux.
Things I have tried:
A variety of distributions:
- Ubuntu;
- Elementary OS;
- Crunchbang++;
- Manjaro; and
- Antergos
Every time I try to boot the system either locks and nothing happens or it returns me the same error:
Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)
I have also tried both booting using an USB flash drive and using CD/DVD. And I have tried booting using Legacy and UEFI.
In the last days I have been to a variety of websites and articles, mainly:
- http://itslaves.com/web/guest/forum/message_boards/message/66813
- https://askubuntu.com/questions/41930/kernel-panic-not-syncing-vfs-unable-to-mount-root-fs-on-unknown-block0-0
I have also searched the StackExchange network but with no success.
The problem with the purposed solutions is:
a) They are for people who already have Linux in their machines and have corrupted their file-systems;
b) For one to execute the presented solutions a Live CD is needed and I can't even boot Linux so this becomes impossible for me.
My motherboard is Gigabyte B85M-D3PH and my processor is an i5-4460, in case this information helps in any way.
Posting here is my last resort.
linux boot kernel-panic
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:22
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asked May 26 '15 at 12:07
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Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36
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I recently bought a new computer and I am experiencing problems while trying to install Linux.
Things I have tried:
A variety of distributions:
- Ubuntu;
- Elementary OS;
- Crunchbang++;
- Manjaro; and
- Antergos
Every time I try to boot the system either locks and nothing happens or it returns me the same error:
Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)
I have also tried both booting using an USB flash drive and using CD/DVD. And I have tried booting using Legacy and UEFI.
In the last days I have been to a variety of websites and articles, mainly:
- http://itslaves.com/web/guest/forum/message_boards/message/66813
- https://askubuntu.com/questions/41930/kernel-panic-not-syncing-vfs-unable-to-mount-root-fs-on-unknown-block0-0
I have also searched the StackExchange network but with no success.
The problem with the purposed solutions is:
a) They are for people who already have Linux in their machines and have corrupted their file-systems;
b) For one to execute the presented solutions a Live CD is needed and I can't even boot Linux so this becomes impossible for me.
My motherboard is Gigabyte B85M-D3PH and my processor is an i5-4460, in case this information helps in any way.
Posting here is my last resort.
linux boot kernel-panic
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:22
Community♦
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asked May 26 '15 at 12:07
Mosaic
112
I recently bought a new computer and I am experiencing problems while trying to install Linux.
Things I have tried:
A variety of distributions:
- Ubuntu;
- Elementary OS;
- Crunchbang++;
- Manjaro; and
- Antergos
Every time I try to boot the system either locks and nothing happens or it returns me the same error:
Kernel panic – not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0)
I have also tried both booting using an USB flash drive and using CD/DVD. And I have tried booting using Legacy and UEFI.
In the last days I have been to a variety of websites and articles, mainly:
- http://itslaves.com/web/guest/forum/message_boards/message/66813
- https://askubuntu.com/questions/41930/kernel-panic-not-syncing-vfs-unable-to-mount-root-fs-on-unknown-block0-0
I have also searched the StackExchange network but with no success.
The problem with the purposed solutions is:
a) They are for people who already have Linux in their machines and have corrupted their file-systems;
b) For one to execute the presented solutions a Live CD is needed and I can't even boot Linux so this becomes impossible for me.
My motherboard is Gigabyte B85M-D3PH and my processor is an i5-4460, in case this information helps in any way.
Posting here is my last resort.
linux boot kernel-panic
linux boot kernel-panic
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:22
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asked May 26 '15 at 12:07
Mosaic
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:22
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Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36
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Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36
Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36
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Does the problem occur when trying to boot from install media, or after install when you try to get into a new system?
– Tom Hunt
May 27 '15 at 1:02
It happens when I try to boot. Sorry for the delay.
– Mosaic
May 29 '15 at 18:36