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Problems with the Shiba old laptop's USB boot and HDD booting

Problems with the Shiba old laptop's USB boot and HDD booting

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02-02-2026, 03:59 AM
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the update isn't feasible, the forum believes my message is spam. I verified the usb device on Ubuntu using fsck and found a corrupted magic number in the superblock.
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02-02-2026, 03:59 AM #1

the update isn't feasible, the forum believes my message is spam. I verified the usb device on Ubuntu using fsck and found a corrupted magic number in the superblock.

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02-02-2026, 03:59 AM
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For those new to the issue, the fix lies in creating a fresh Linux installation. Purchasing a new USB flash drive is recommended when the device is frequently used and becomes damaged. Writing errors can reappear even after reinstalling Kali, as the damage persists.

I recently ordered a USB drive today for 35 euros, offering 1000MB/s reading and 900MB/s writing speeds, Kingston’s 256GB model. These specifications are significantly higher than the standard 70 euros for similar devices.

Before deciding to replace the existing one, I attempted the following steps:

- Before encountering a crash or black screen, I noticed an error near the Bluetooth icon in the GRUB menu.
- It appears the problem stems from a faulty USB flash drive.
- To resolve graphics driver conflicts during boot, I adjusted the GRUB settings by adding `nouveau.modeset=0` before the splash screen (for NVIDIA GPUs) or `nomodeset` for a generic fix. Then I pressed Ctrl+X or F10 to restart.
- After rebooting, the black screen disappeared.
- I re-imaged the Kali Linux USB partition on /dev/sdb1 using the Kali ISO, which overwrote only the first partition (ISO9660) and left the others unchanged.
- I used `fdisk` to verify the partitions and attempted to use tools like Rufus or BalenaEtcher, but they failed due to file system restrictions.

In Windows 11, I found that the system could only see the FAT32 partition, making it impossible to recreate the Kali USB drive there.

After each attempt, I would try rebooting the Kali USB device, but the issue often returned, and the desktop would lose again.

I also checked the second boot partition (/dev/sdb2) and found errors, which required repair steps like `fsck.vfat` and `cryptsetup`. However, these processes were complicated and sometimes unsuccessful.

Eventually, I decided to replace my laptop’s USB ports: it had one C-type port and a USB 3.0 port with 10GB speed. I found a suitable new USB drive offering 256GB, 100MB/s writing speed for 35 euros.

Alternatively, if you need a faster USB device than 900MB/s, consider an external NVMe SSD instead of a USB flash drive. These cost around 65 euros in China and offer speeds up to 2000MB/s. Most modern laptops come with at least one USB 3.0 port or a C-type port for fast connections. Unfortunately, manufacturers still favor USB 2.0 ports, which can limit performance. You may need to wait 2–3 years before finding a better option or a new laptop with updated hardware.
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02-02-2026, 03:59 AM #2

For those new to the issue, the fix lies in creating a fresh Linux installation. Purchasing a new USB flash drive is recommended when the device is frequently used and becomes damaged. Writing errors can reappear even after reinstalling Kali, as the damage persists.

I recently ordered a USB drive today for 35 euros, offering 1000MB/s reading and 900MB/s writing speeds, Kingston’s 256GB model. These specifications are significantly higher than the standard 70 euros for similar devices.

Before deciding to replace the existing one, I attempted the following steps:

- Before encountering a crash or black screen, I noticed an error near the Bluetooth icon in the GRUB menu.
- It appears the problem stems from a faulty USB flash drive.
- To resolve graphics driver conflicts during boot, I adjusted the GRUB settings by adding `nouveau.modeset=0` before the splash screen (for NVIDIA GPUs) or `nomodeset` for a generic fix. Then I pressed Ctrl+X or F10 to restart.
- After rebooting, the black screen disappeared.
- I re-imaged the Kali Linux USB partition on /dev/sdb1 using the Kali ISO, which overwrote only the first partition (ISO9660) and left the others unchanged.
- I used `fdisk` to verify the partitions and attempted to use tools like Rufus or BalenaEtcher, but they failed due to file system restrictions.

In Windows 11, I found that the system could only see the FAT32 partition, making it impossible to recreate the Kali USB drive there.

After each attempt, I would try rebooting the Kali USB device, but the issue often returned, and the desktop would lose again.

I also checked the second boot partition (/dev/sdb2) and found errors, which required repair steps like `fsck.vfat` and `cryptsetup`. However, these processes were complicated and sometimes unsuccessful.

Eventually, I decided to replace my laptop’s USB ports: it had one C-type port and a USB 3.0 port with 10GB speed. I found a suitable new USB drive offering 256GB, 100MB/s writing speed for 35 euros.

Alternatively, if you need a faster USB device than 900MB/s, consider an external NVMe SSD instead of a USB flash drive. These cost around 65 euros in China and offer speeds up to 2000MB/s. Most modern laptops come with at least one USB 3.0 port or a C-type port for fast connections. Unfortunately, manufacturers still favor USB 2.0 ports, which can limit performance. You may need to wait 2–3 years before finding a better option or a new laptop with updated hardware.

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