formatted hard drive

stupidperson · 05-12-2020, 08:38 AM

i accidentally formatted my hard drive which just so happened to have my linux install on it. my usb stick that i used to originally get linux is broken and i dont have another computer to make a new bootable usb.

dc.901 · 05-12-2020, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stupidperson

i accidentally formatted my hard drive which just so happened to have my linux install on it. my usb stick that i used to originally get linux is broken and i dont have another computer to make a new bootable usb.

Is this is an answer to a Jeopardy question? Sorry, could not resist!

I am not sure what your question is...
To make another bootable USB, you will have to go to Library or borrow a friends' machine.
Or, if some distribution still sells a media, then order one?

rtmistler · 05-12-2020, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stupidperson

i accidentally formatted my hard drive which just so happened to have my linux install on it. my usb stick that i used to originally get linux is broken and i dont have another computer to make a new bootable usb.

Welcome to LQ,

Sorry to hear.

Unfortunately I think the only situation where we can help is if you have access to another computer and a working USB stick.

If you have those we can help further.

berndbausch · 05-12-2020, 08:43 AM

The best option is a friend with a computer. Or a public place where you can use computers that are connected to the internet. Not sure if that's possible where you are.

Alternatively, there are companies that ship Linux installation media, for example https://www.debian.org/CD/vendors/. If you don't want Debian, you need to search around a bit.

berndbausch · 05-12-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dc.901

Is this is an answer to a Jeopardy question?

"What's the best thing you can do during quarantine"

rtmistler · 05-12-2020, 08:48 AM

To add to my earlier answer, in the event that you were hoping people could help you recover from the format to get it working again, I'd say that is not likely at all.

jefro · 05-12-2020, 03:06 PM

In some cases local libraries will let you download and burn a DVD.

Some folks have neighbors or friends/family that might allow one to use Rufus or live usb creator.

GPGAgent · 05-13-2020, 03:47 AM

Buy any Linux magazine and use the coverdisk -if no dvd in your machine by a cheap usb dvd reader - total outlay about £20 or $30

Job done

USB DVD Drive - £8-00:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laptop-US...5a980a&LH_BO=1

Linux DVD £2-00:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linux-Ubu...oAAOSw3sNenFIP

GPGAgent · 05-13-2020, 03:52 AM

And also buy another usb stick - only £6 on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SanDisk-8...da53c1ab2add4c
Then you can have a two drives with Linux to rebuild with.