I have just upgraded the BIOS but the result is the same. :(
I am trying and download the new rolling version of kali just in case...but I'm not really confident that this will solve my issue.
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Ok, please let me know if the issue is resolved with Kali rolling. Do you have the correct sources.list entries to update when you complete the install?
If not, please see below:
# Main repository for Kali Rolling Release 2016.1 (32 and 64 bit)
deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free
# For source package access, uncomment the following line
# deb-src http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free
# For bleeding edge repositories, uncomment the following line
# deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-bleeding-edge contrib non-free main
You could resolve the error by repeating the steps :
Run the installer.
Open a shell (ALT + F2).
Create the directory cdrom directly on the root of the file system:
mkdir /cdrom
Note : If you got problems making the directory /cdrom, disable the CD-rom player in BIOS or disconnect the cable
Mount the USB as if it is a CD-ROM:
mount -t vfat /dev/sdb1 /cdrom
Where sdb1 is your USB device.
You could carry on installation now
Source :ubuntu and debian
another solution was :
when the Window shows CDROM couldn't be mounted ,
Unplug your USB from system and re insert it
wait for mount/ detection (usb LED glow)
Hit Continue
just remove the usb stick, re-insert it into a different usb port and select retry.. it detects the usb and installer continues.. simple..
I had the same problem with you now. And I do not know what's wrong?
Hello everyone,
I have issues with installing Kali on my Dell inspiron N4030. I was running Linx mint on this computer with no issues. After sometime of running Kali in Virtual box, i have decided to run it as my main OS on my computer. I created a Live USB and started installation.
Computer boots into Kali Live mode perfectly, but when I start installation, after coping files, the next thing i see just before a shutdown command is sent to the computer is "running OpenSsh server".
When installation process gets to this point, my computer restarts.
Please I need help with solving this problem asap. I have tried this process 3 times and same thing repeats itself.
Am sending this post from Live mode. Thanks guys... looking forward to hearing from you.
Thx by the guide , I don't have CD reader and i need live usb.
Greetings All,
A student here trying to learn about Linux for the first time. Ive read the Making A Kali Bootable USB Drive (on windows running Win32) but I am wondering am I sacrificing an entire USB drive to imaging it on a USB. I have a drive I use but its 128g and I dont want to "waste" it for installing a 4g OS. Just wondering and thanks.
I'm trying to install Kali 2016.1 on my 2015 MacBook Air via USB install. I followed the directions on the install page, but rEFInd still won't let me boot into the Kali USB. The USB works on other computers, but not my EFI Mac.