Ubuntu os from scratch

[klient57]

Now, plug the USB stick into the Windows machine. If Windows pops up an AutoPlay dialog asking what to do with the contents of the stick (e.g., "Import pictures and videos", "Open folder to view files", etc.) just close the dialog.

Click the Windows "Start" button, then click "Computer". Verify that the USB stick appears under the section "Devices with Removable Storage".

Okay so far?

ok

[GordThompson]

Good. Now, in the "Computer" window, right-click on the USB stick and choose "Format...". Choose FAT32 for the File system and use the "Quick Format" option. Double-check that you have selected the USB stick (and NOT the hard drive), then click the "Start" button. When the format is completed, close the format dialog.

[klient57]

Good. Now, in the "Computer" window, right-click on the USB stick and choose "Format...". Choose FAT32 for the File system and use the "Quick Format" option. Double-check that you have selected the USB stick (and NOT the hard drive), then click the "Start" button. When the format is completed, close the format dialog.

ok, but now its 749mb.

[audiomick]

Double-check that you have selected the USB stick (and NOT the hard drive),

Make that triple check, and then check it again to make sure. If you point this action at your hard drive instead of the stick, your computer will be dead in the water.

Edit: looks like it worked. Good.

[GordThompson]

ok, but now its 749mb.

Right-click the USB stick and choose "Properties". What does it say for "Used space", "Free space", and "Capacity"?

[klient57]

Right-click the USB stick and choose "Properties". What does it say for "Used space", "Free space", and "Capacity"?

used 4kb free 749mb capacity 749mb

[GordThompson]

used 4kb free 749mb capacity 749mb

Okay, try this: Click the Windows "Start" button, then right-click "Computer" and choose "Manage". In the Computer Management dialog click "Disk Management" in the left-hand tree view. In the lower-middle pane you should see pictures corresponding to the various drives for that machine. Does the picture for the USB stick ("Removable") show any unallocated space?

[klient57]

Okay, try this: Click the Windows "Start" button, then right-click "Computer" and choose "Manage". In the Computer Management dialog click "Disk Management" in the left-hand tree view. In the lower-middle pane you should see pictures corresponding to the various drives for that machine. Does the picture for the USB stick ("Removable") show any unallocated space?

yes. 1,13gb.

[GordThompson]

Aha. When you right-click on the allocated (749 MB) part is the "Extend Volume..." option enabled? If so, then you should be able to extend that partition back to the full size of the USB drive.

[klient57]

Aha. When you right-click on the allocated (749 MB) part is the "Extend Volume..." option enabled? If so, then you should be able to extend that partition back to the full size of the USB drive.

extend volume wont work.