[Bug 188180] Re: After install on USB disk, the computer does not work without the USB disk

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[Expired for grub (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60
days.]

** Changed in: grub (Ubuntu)
       Status: Incomplete => Expired

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Title:
  After install on USB disk, the computer does not work without the USB
  disk

Status in “grub” package in Ubuntu:
  Expired

Bug description:
  I wanted to give my friend a cool Ubuntu installation.

  Latest ubuntu 7.10

  So since he wanted to keep XP, he gave me his extra USB Hard drive
  that he did not use. So I launched the Ubuntu CD and made one Linux
  partition of the whole USB disk.

  After installation I rebooted but now Windows was missing in the GRUB
  list :(

  When plugging the USB disk out I directly get the error 17. No boot
  loader there.

  So when I thought that the computer would be safe, installing it on an
  external drive, actually it broke two things:

  - grub has no windows in the startup
  - The computer can not be started without the USB disk plugged in. 

  This is a BIG problem, and i guess  this is the way many beginners do
  to protect them selves. Has to be solved.

  I expect it to work when I plug the USB disk out, no hassle. And
  without the USB disk inside, I do not want the grub to start at all,
  just win xp

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