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diff --git a/grml2usb b/grml2usb
index 6d2a754..c696623 100755
--- a/grml2usb
+++ b/grml2usb
@@ -1705,6 +1705,11 @@ def check_programs():
 
 def load_loop():
     """Runs modprobe loop and throws away it's output"""
+    if not which("modprobe"):
+        logging.critical("Fatal: modprobe not available, can not continue - sorry.")
+        logging.critical("Hint: is /sbin missing in PATH?")
+        sys.exit(1)
+
     proc = subprocess.Popen(["modprobe", "loop"], stdout=subprocess.PIPE, stderr=subprocess.PIPE)
     proc.wait()