UNable to boot from flash drive

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Stevie_Dougan_8467 : 12/06/08 11:31 PM : Incident created -   When I attempt to boot from the flash drive all I get is the word Grub. I have been able to boot various live linux usb drives based on Mandriva 2007, using vesa video mode. I have attempted to boot using the cd but loading the OS freezes half way through. I have downloaded the rescue dvd iso but don't want to use it to re-write the flash drive until I have exhausted any other solutions
sergio_rafael_9223 : 13/06/08 05:46 AM : Reply received -   What version of flash are you trying ? Is this a official Mandriva Flash version (2008.0/2008.1) if yes you can get official paid suport direct from Mandriva experts.
Stevie_Dougan_8467 : 14/06/08 12:38 AM : More info requested -   Yes this I purchased it on tuesday. However I appear to be unable to get official paid support without purchasing units. At this stage I am reluctant to pay further for a device which doesn't work.

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