From 24423f3c64f7d8451a3dcb20ea7dc502b9db4243 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ChocolateCravings Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 23:29:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] entire device should be used with dd coming up on the mailing list all the time --- installing/installation-guide.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/installing/installation-guide.md b/installing/installation-guide.md index 8673603e..1a2fbfec 100644 --- a/installing/installation-guide.md +++ b/installing/installation-guide.md @@ -57,8 +57,10 @@ USB device, e.g. using `dd`: dd if=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX -Adjust the filename to the version you're installing. **Be sure to use the -correct device as the target in the dd command above (instead of `sdX`).** +Adjust the filename to the version you're installing. Make sure to use the entire device (e.g. use **/dev/sda** and not **/dev/sda1**) +For example: + + dd mif=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sda On Windows, you can use the [Rufus] tool. Be sure to select "DD image" mode (you need to do that **after** selecting the Qubes ISO):