http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2008/10/06/usb-ubuntu-810-install-from- windows-non-persistent/
have you tried to use the info on this page to get grub working , this method works for me with usb drives 4GB drive I used sandisk branded used ** Changed in: usb-creator (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid ** bug changed to question: https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usb-creator/+question/48417 -- "Create a USB startup disk" does not create bootable USB sticks - GRUB Error 17 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/285713 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs