Install backtrack FROM a usb

[grewal1212]

I searched google but results are WIDE and they are ALL about installing TO a usb, not from.

The reason I want to do this is because my computer's drive can write to blank dvd's and cd, read movies but wont read burnt cds and dvds. Wasted like 5 dvds thinking that it was the program's fault but no. It just doesnt read burnt dvds after a reboot.

Any ideas on how to install backtrack FROM a USB?

[Nemis]

I searched google but results are WIDE and they are ALL about installing TO a usb, not from.

The reason I want to do this is because my computer's drive can write to blank dvd's and cd, read movies but wont read burnt cds and dvds. Wasted like 5 dvds thinking that it was the program's fault but no. It just doesnt read burnt dvds after a reboot.

Any ideas on how to install backtrack FROM a USB?

you have to use install.sh to INSTALL on second key (or hdd)


first you can start livecd from other usb-key (livecd made with unetbootin) , then install to second usb.

[alacrityathome]

1212,

Not completely sure I understand your situation/question. But, I just installed from a usb.....so there you go. Can your PC boot from a usb? Down load your ISO on to your hard drive then use UNetbootin, for example, to put it on a USB. Or, use another PC with better capability to put BT on a usb....then install on your PC.

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[Amenemhet]

I also used a usb device to install to hd.
I used unetbootin as well.
There is a thread or tutorial here somewhere...search for it.
One thing to note, you will require a usb key of 8GB at least.

[Barry]

I also used a usb device to install to hd.
I used unetbootin as well.
There is a thread or tutorial here somewhere...search for it.
One thing to note, you will require a usb key of 8GB at least.

I installed from a 4Gb sdhc card. As long as your install media is larger as the iso, which is 1.39Gb you should be fine.