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@@logancheese4208Everything specific to their use case scenario. I'm trying to use Youscian on Linux Mint to continue teaching myself Guitar/Piano, but I've had yet to have luck to get it working. I tried it on a virtual machine but kept running into issues
I wish I could personally thank every youtuber that takes the time to make tutorials for free to us who can't do the things!! I commented months ago saying I would do this and I finally did it today and it was super easy thanks to your video! The only thing that didn't work was that it wasn't booting correctly but I watched another video and changed to booting from legacy to uefi then it worked!! I installed the Mint XFCE like you recommended. My laptop already feels much faster even though it only has 4Gb of RAM and a HDD (I do intend to upgrade it to 16Gb and SSD sometime soon, but the operating system alone already made it better).
for anyone having trouble booting to your usb, in windows search for "advanced startup" under your settings, this will require you to restart, then you can select "boot from USB" thanks for the amazing video, excited to finally attempt Linux 🙏
Cheers for the video. Was convinced to switch after the news of Recall and Copilot came out, figuring things would only get worse. Very simple to follow. Have shared on Facebook so hopefully some of my friends will be convinced to switch as well.
Hi, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Switching to Linux can indeed be a great choice, especially considering recent developments in the tech industry. Recall and Copilot have raised concerns about privacy and control over our software tools, making open-source alternatives like Linux more appealing to many users. Sharing your positive experience and encouraging others to consider Linux is fantastic! It's a community-driven operating system with a wealth of resources and support available. Plus, by switching to Linux, you're joining a vibrant community that values privacy, transparency, and user control. I'll try to make more Linux videos in the future. Have a nice day!
Absolutely EXCELLENT instruction video sir! Very easy to understand and one of the few videos that make me want to proceed to use Linux. Well done on the install instructions for us long-time Windows users that are completely sick of where things are going.
I've been thinking about switching to linux for 10 years but it was always too complicated for me. This video was done so well that switching to linux seems so easy now. I wish a video like this was made years ago.
Thank you. I hope you make an updated video on the installation every two to five years so we are updated on any changes that may happen, although the process is very similar.
Jajaja, no sé hablar inglés y los tutos en español no me sirvieron, pero este hombre es genial, le entendí todo, incluso tiene un inglés muy bien pronunciado y muchas gracias por tu explicación...
If you have an internal D: drive, I would recommend installing Linux Mint to that and leave your c: drive (windows) alone. This has the advantage of leaving your windows drive completely untouched and you won't have to fiddle with boot loaders or partitions on the c: drive. (I had a bad experience removing Linux from a dual boot hard drive and getting the boot loader and partitions back to normal) If you're really worried about messing up your c: (windows) drive, you can physically disconnect the cable from it, while you're installing Linux Mint. This way, the installer has no choice but to install linux to the only drive available (your d: drive). Change your boot order in BIOS to d: drive first and try it out! If you decide you want to keep Linux Mint, you can still make your system dual-boot by entering "sudo update-grub" in the Linux console. This command will update the boot loader on your d: drive and it will also find your windows hard drive and add that boot option to the grub menu. So now your computer boots to the d: drive first, and the grub menu gives you a choice of continuing to boot from Linux (d:) or booting windows (c:).
All im gonna say for anyone checking replies, just please take out your windows drive before installing it. Im killing myself right now because it decided to install on my WIN disk even though i clearly told it to install on the other one
I have a PC with a budget CPU from 2013. The CPU itself is 64 bit, but I bought it used and the guy installed 32 bit Windows 10 on it. And to make matters worse, the activation key he put in, only worked until I brought the PC home, then a week later it told me it was invalid. Now I can't even turn make my theme dark or change the colors Also, an update was installed that made my PC even slower, just right clicking on the desktop or any app or folder would take considerable time, even though I have 8GB of RAM, plus I can't run 80% of the software out there because it's mostly 64 bit Tried Linux Mint and holy hell, it's lightning fast, and installed the 64bit version so now I can easily find software for it
I finally managed to install a Linux distro on my external SSD after a distressing 5 hours trying to do the same with debian. Thank you very much, your tutorial is very good.
Thanks for this great tutorial, I'm planning to make this my main operating system once Windows 10 goes out of support. In meantime I decided to install Linux Mint on my old laptop with a single slow 5400RPM HDD which used to take up to five minutes to boot into Windows 11... Linux Mint takes no time at all to boot up and it runs so smooth! Even navigating the mouse cursor has seen a huge improvement, it feels like I'm running on an SSD! Goes to show how much bloatware is on Windows... and spyware too, If you know you know.
I'm tired of the problems that arise on windows. I'm going to wipe windows completely from my hard drive and replace it with linux. I hope this goes smoothly
@@ௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌூ you bet, Linux Mint would be a great starting point to learn Linux as it looks very much alike Win and everything should be working right out of the box.
Hi, restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup. Typically, you can press a key like F2, F10, F12, Esc, or Del during startup (the exact key depends on your system). Navigate to the Boot Order or Boot Priority section. Ensure that the drive where Linux Mint is installed is listed as the first boot option. Save changes and exit. If Linux Mint was installed but the GRUB bootloader was not properly set up, the system won’t boot. You can fix it via a Live Boot environment but you need to find a tutorial for it as it will be difficult to explain in couple words. Have you done a clean installation?
This is the most clear and easiest installation guide I have seen yet. Except... I can't get it to do what you've showed. Guess I'll look for another way.
I wish the website would actually tell you what the differences between the different versions actually are. It just gives you the most vague description and you've got to figure it out for yourself.
Hello i watched and followed your tutorial end to end carrfully but after completing everything i thiught i installed linux successfully but everytime i start my laptop it automatically shows bios and now i can use both linux and windows if i clicked the third option in bios. And kts very slow i think i dual booted it. What should i do.
Got it setting up now, thanks for going through the setup so carefully worked through my old Windows 10 Notebook which was so overloaded with 185 updates now I have a fresh new Linux Cinnamon Laptop, thank you for being so good with your info.
Hi, if balena Etcher doesn't work for you, try to use Rufus instead, here is complete guide th-cam.com/video/M7wWRFXb7tI/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
Followed your instruction perfectly, however after the notification to remove the USB the system does not boot up, "no OS installed. Can you help please.
Hi, this issue usually happens because the bootloader was not installed on the correct drive during the installation process or the boot priority in your system's BIOS/UEFI is incorrect. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. (Typically, you press F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during boot.) Look for the Boot Order/Priority menu and ensure that the drive where you installed Linux Mint is selected as the first boot device. If adjusting the boot priority doesn’t solve the problem, it might be best to reinstall Linux Mint. There also might a problem that the bootloader (GRUB) may not have been installed correctly. Have you done a clean installation or installed it along with other operating system such as Windows?
@ryanraymond285 my installation worked, and if I recall it correctly you have to hit the BIOS menu key while booting so that you can change boot priority to the flash drive instead of the os currently installed (which button is that varies but you can easily look it up online)
@ryanraymond285 you mean like, the PC doesn't recognize that there's hard drive? maybe if you go back and try to flash it again (saw it here in the comments that some folks had trouble with Balena Etcher, and that Rufus worked out just fine for them). Another thing is maybe trying to use a USB stick instead of a hard drive? I don't understand this stuff but maybe there's something different about the way they work. final thing, having using Linux for the first time in my life for 2 weeks now I can see I'm never coming back to Windows. so good just being able to use you computer without the constant ads and shit thrown at your face, so maybe don't give up just yet, it's probably gonna be worth it
Hey, good tutorial but for me ij the installation type there is no option to erase everything or dual boot.. It just takes me to the dual boot table thing.. and in the tabke when i tab change there is error text inside. What to do ?
Sir I have an i3 8 gb but windows 11 updates made it way tooooo slow and it freezes a lot and boot time is more than 5 minutes, will this be resolved by Linux ? Asking cuz I don’t have infinite WiFi supply I gotta do this over mobile data, or maybe ask a friend for WiFi so just wanna know if this is gonna be worth it or not ?
Hi, yes, switching to Linux Mint could potentially improve the performance of your system. Linux Mint is known for being lightweight and more resource-efficient compared to Windows 11, especially on older or less powerful hardware. With your Core i3 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, you should experience faster boot times and smoother overall performance. Additionally, Linux Mint's Cinnamon or MATE desktop environments provide a balance between features and speed, making them suitable for systems with moderate specs.
Im doing the live session installer and i selected "something else" and selected my partition. When im at the "who are you?" section and press continue, it just does nothing. And becomes unresponsive!
Hi, ensure that you have correctly set the mount point (e.g., /) for the partition you selected, and that it is marked for formatting if needed. Double-check that there is a swap partition or swap file if required. If your disk uses a GPT partition table, confirm that you have an EFI partition for booting if your system is using UEFI. For MBR (legacy BIOS), make sure the bootloader is correctly set to install on the appropriate disk (e.g., /dev/sda). Ensure that the partition you selected has enough free space for the installation. Low space could cause the installer to hang. Sometimes, a simple restart of the live session and retrying the installation can help. Make sure to close any other open programs during the installation to avoid conflicts. If the installer consistently becomes unresponsive, the live USB itself might be corrupted. Try creating the bootable USB again using a reliable tool like Rufus or balenaEtcher, and make sure the ISO file is verified and not corrupted. I've got another video how to verify the image: th-cam.com/video/WKTDkEHVnh0/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
I think Source Forge is not necessarily reliable but I tried downloading a copy of Balena Etcher portable from it, and it was fine. I now have a fully Linux desktop computer!! I'm so happy about it! Thank you!
You may get a black screen during 1st run of setup, mine did the same and gave a little pop sound, so I gave up and went to bed next day. I restarted and it was all there. So yes it is a scary set-up !st time user as well but now 10 year old laptop running faster than when it was new. Just go back over the steps, mine did work, yours may too.
Hey,I accidentally forgot to configure secure boot and now I'm unable to install anything ,can it be fixed without having to install os from flash drive all over again
Hi, yes, this can be fixed without reinstalling Linux Mint from scratch. The issue likely stems from Secure Boot being enabled in your BIOS/UEFI, which can block unsigned kernel modules, such as those needed for drivers or updates in Linux Mint. 1. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI, here's how to do it: th-cam.com/video/Tr9RUo58--0/w-d-xo.html 2. Check the Current Secure Boot Status in Linux: Open a terminal. Run the following command: mokutil --sb-state If Secure Boot is disabled, the output will confirm it. If Secure Boot is still enabled, repeat Step 1. 3. Fix Package Installation Issues Once Secure Boot is disabled Run these commands to fix any incomplete installations or package conflicts: sudo apt update sudo apt --fix-broken install sudo dpkg --configure -a sudo apt upgrade After completing the steps, reboot and try installing software again. Hope this will help! If you want to keep Secure Boot enabled but need to install drivers or updates, you can manually sign kernel modules or use shim to handle Secure Boot compatibility: Install Secure Boot Utilities: sudo apt update sudo apt install mokutil Sign Kernel Modules (for example, NVIDIA drivers): Follow specific instructions provided for signing modules, if required.
8:10 before i opened linux, i disabled secure boot, i ignored this password step because of that, i have re enabled secure boot, does it matter that i haven't set a password here? if so, how do i set one?
OK, I loaded to the stick. All ok. I have a dell inspiron laptop. I put the stick in and startup. it goes to normal startup so I re start pressing f12 the boot menu. Nowhere on the boot menu does it state linux anything on the stick??? I kinda thought this might work but tech and I do not work but i followed exactly as you explained. Really wanted linux too.
I had this issue, basically I just found one of the options was "USB HDD" or something to that effect. I selected that, and only then was the option available to boot up Linux
Only issue i have with this procesd, shit is like doing alchemy and.. i rather have my uncle do that. Edit: In a recent video he showed the steps on how to verify it. I was able to do it but still pain and suffering.
Any help when I get to the installation type there are no options in the list and if I click plus or minus or anything it says it crashed then closes the program back to the desktop. I’m using a 2009 MacBook not the pro.
Things were going great until I got to the flashing part. Windows 11 is blocking the flashling process as part of its "protection" against malware, ransomware, etc. and I can't figure out how to turn that "protection" off so I can continue with the flashling process. Any ideas?
Thanks but i had a question about how can we use the usb drive as a normal storage . as when i opened the drive showed up negligible free space please make a video dedicated to this topic
GOSH im late but this is helpful because microsoft is being so shit with windows 10 and 11 i had no choice but to switch to linux, and you made me feel sure on this decision because you made this so simple! 10/10 video
When I select the start Linux mint option during initial install, it just takes forever and never does anything. USB stick light flashes but mint never boots or starts
i had the same and then i tried compatability boot but that result into a screen saying "unable to boot please use a kernel appropriate cpu" the laptop i used is more than 10 years old and i wonder if i should try it on my never "current" machine but i am scared
Hi, it seems like you encountered a common issue during the installation process of Linux Mint. Removing the USB drive before completing the installation and restarting the system can sometimes cause the system to fail to boot properly. Here's what you can try to resolve the issue: Restart the Computer: If the screen is completely black, try restarting the computer manually by pressing and holding the power button until it shuts down, then turn it back on again. Check Boot Order: Access your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings and ensure that the primary boot device is set to your computer's internal hard drive or SSD, not the USB drive. This ensures that your computer attempts to boot from the internal storage rather than the USB drive. Boot into Linux Mint Live USB: If you're still having trouble booting into Linux Mint, you may need to boot from the Live USB again and attempt to reinstall or repair the installation. Reinstall Linux Mint: If all else fails, you may need to reinstall Linux Mint from scratch. Boot from the Live USB, start the installation process again, and ensure that you follow all the prompts and instructions carefully, including properly ejecting the USB drive before restarting the system. Hope it will help!
A couple of points I came across whilst trying, unsuccessfully, to install Linux Mint on a Dell laptop. I could not get the machine to boot off the USB stick despite pressing every key you, and others, mentioned. I did find it was possible to use Windows recovery options and this worked every time. The other major problem I encountered was installation halted when Linux Mint discovered my machine was running Intel Rapid Storage Technology. This had to be replaced with AHCI. If my research on how to do this is correct it involves messing with the Registry (aargh!!) and the BIOS (aaaaarrrrgh!!!). I baled out at this point. If this is a common problem, which I suspect it is, then it must be seriously inhibiting the take-up of Linux Mint.
Hi, sorry to hear that. If you plan doing a clean installation of Linux Mint and completely removing Windows from the machine, you do not need to modify the Windows registry. The registry changes are only necessary if you plan to dual-boot Linux Mint alongside Windows and need Windows to boot properly after switching the SATA mode to AHCI. Windows is wiped from the system, so any configuration related to Windows (like the registry or its drivers) becomes irrelevant. Linux Mint operates natively with AHCI, so all you need to do is ensure that the BIOS/UEFI SATA mode is set to AHCI before starting the installation. Ensure you’ve backed up any important files, as this process will erase everything on the drive. For the BIOS setting: Reboot your machine and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. Locate the SATA mode (it may be called "SATA Operation" or "Storage Configuration"). Change it from Intel RST (or RAID) to AHCI. That's it! How to boot from a Live Boot USB drive, here is a video: th-cam.com/video/9l3K2NztM-k/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
I have a 1TB hard drive which is partitioned to C (Windows partition) and D. Can I install linux mint without wiping the data from D? The thing is, I'm fine with erasing all data in C but I don't really have an extra hard drive to backup my 250gb data from D.
Hi, yes, you can install Linux Mint on your computer without wiping the data from the D partition. During the installation process, when you're prompted to choose how to install Linux Mint, select the option for manual partitioning (sometimes called "Something else" or "Manual partitioning"). From there, you can choose the partition where you want to install Linux Mint (which would be your C partition), and you can specify that this partition should be formatted. This will erase the data on the C partition, but it won't affect the data on your D partition. Just be careful during the installation process to select the correct partition for installation and formatting (your C partition) and leave your D partition untouched.
i was kinda hung up on how long it took to boot from he USB drive (like 15-20 min .... thats how long it looks like a frozen frame on the display) ... now i m hung up AGAIN on the partition selection step in the installment cause it wants some file root whatever and idk where to do this
Hi, here is a an updated and more detailed video, follow the steps here th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html . It is for installing on the USB drive but many steps are common. Hope it will help!
Im not sure when this will be replied, i followed every step, but when i get to last part of my installation of linux, instead of “the following partions are going to be formatted partion dev/(what number it is)” it says “formatted partion #1 of mmc/sd card” Do you know what i should do to fix this? Please let me know (and to add context im adding linux to my aspire one cloudbook 14) im not sure how long you Will respond but i will genuinely appreciate where you can point me to the right direction and i will wait for a response as much i need to.
Hi, it sounds like your Aspire One Cloudbook 14 has an eMMC storage module, which Linux may be recognizing as an SD card or external storage. This could explain why you're seeing references like "mmc" instead of the usual "sda" or "nvme." During installation, pay close attention to the drive selection step. Make sure you’re selecting the eMMC storage (it may be listed as /dev/mmcblk0 or similar) for installation. If you see unusual partitions, consider using the "Something else" option in the partitioning step. Manually set up partitions: Root (/) as primary and ext4. Optional: a swap partition if needed. Confirm you're not overwriting any partitions you need to keep. Verify the BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the boot mode matches what Linux Mint expects (UEFI or Legacy). Secure Boot should be disabled. If the installer still incorrectly recognizes the eMMC as an SD card, you might need to check if there are compatibility issues or update the BIOS firmware ot try to find a specific installation guide for your Cloudbook. Hope this will be helpful!
Yes this is infact helpful! Thank you very much and kindly. I have another last problem (and its okay if you can’t seem to find the solution) but have you know a solution of solving the gnu grub version version 2.12? (Known as mininal bash-like line.. etc) This is somewhat from what i assume and seen that this is a final solution before the computer somewhat installs depending on what happens ( if that makes sense) but i as much as i tried to search a solution for GNU grub version 2.12 , I can’t seem to somehow work it out, if this wording doesn’t make sense then I genuinely apologize, but if it does i will appreciate your help and feedback 🙏
Also apologies for asking so much, im just excited for installing this program to my aspire, yet it seems there isn’t a video online of a video of individuals downloading linux in a spire one cloudbook 14 (probably because it gets negative perspectives, and rightfully so at times)
@@archive2992 If you are seeing the "GNU GRUB version 2.12" minimal bash-like line with a prompt (such as grub>) instead of a full boot menu, it usually indicates an issue with the GRUB bootloader that prevents it from loading the operating system properly. This could happen due to a misconfiguration, corrupted bootloader, or missing GRUB files. Boot using a live USB/DVD with Linux (like Linux Mint or Ubuntu). Open a terminal and mount your Linux partition: sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt # Replace with your actual partition sudo mount --bind /dev /mnt/dev sudo mount --bind /proc /mnt/proc sudo mount --bind /sys /mnt/sys Chroot into your Linux environment: sudo chroot /mnt Reinstall GRUB: grub-install /dev/sda # Replace /dev/sda with your main disk update-grub Exit the chroot and unmount the partitions: exit sudo umount /mnt/{dev,proc,sys} sudo umount /mnt Hope this helps!
I have watched several guides on installing Linux Mint for beginners and not one of them has gone through the steps of verifying the ISO after downloading it, as the Linux Mint site says to do. Are the mirrors trustworthy enough to skip this step? Is verifying the ISO something only the very paranoid need to do? I looked up the verification process and it seems complicated and pretty sketchy itself (dowloading an exe then running a bunch of shell commands).
Hi, that's right, it is quite complicated for beginners. Myself, I never do that because I think the main mirrors are trustworthy but I have demonstrated how to do it in one of my videos when installing Linux Pop OS th-cam.com/video/10VDptdVLf0/w-d-xo.html. So, if you're interested you can check it out. Maybe, I'll do a separate video for Linux Mint on this topic later. Have a good day!
@@PulsarTECH after finding this comment and watching that video, i was able to confirm it and it worked. Pain in the ass doe. You think idk downloading it from the main bloody site would download it from the main servers.
@@PulsarTECH thanks, actually I realized that after enter restart button, I have to keep enter f11 to edit startup options, and then restart and keep enter f12 to pick from boot driver list. Then everything will go through
Hey I am currently confused at the Bios part I am in a Asrock motherboard and a gaming pc in general and it says us SanDisk and UEFI SanDisk which on do I choose?
Hi, for installing Linux Mint, it is generally recommended to use UEFI mode if your system supports it. UEFI mode offers several advantages, including better performance, faster boot times, and enhanced security features.
i get an error when i try to flash the file: "error opening source" "something went wrong while opening" the path where the linux mint is "error: (0 , h, requestmetadata) is not a function"
Hi, I have just posted a brand new video, where I have addressed an alternative method to flash Linux Mint iso. Hope it will work, here it is th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html
@@Actin_R idk if you're still here but it's not able to flash because it's a problem with the new version of mint, use ventoy to flash, I used ventoy and was able to get mint on my PC. There's easy tutorials on TH-cam.
I followed your instructions and everything worked fine until almost the end, I got the screen with Linux Logo and the time moving from one corner of the screen to the other. Then I hit enter and it showed me installation complete. I followed your steps to pull out the usb stick. When I did that the screen when black with a list of error messages. I hit enter but nothing worked, couldn’t even turn off the pc, had to switch off the power. When I turned it back on, a blue screen came on with *Continue Boot” & 3 more options which made no sense to me as I am no computer whizz. So I plugged the usb stick back in & chose Continue Boot & then it continued to the Welcome screen. On the top left of the screen it shows a picture of the usb stick. Does this mean I have to insert the usb each time I switch on the pc?
Hi, no something went wrong. You don't need to use a USB drive to load Linux every time. I have just got a new more detailed updated video about installing Linux Mint on a USB drive th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html , follow the verification procedure from this video to make sure the iso image you've downloaded is not corrupt. And try to reinstall the system again. Hope it works!
@@PulsarTECH I shut down. I took out the Usb stick. I started the pc again without the usb stick and everything seems fine. Instead of just pulling out the usb stick, where can I unmount the usb stick safely before restarting the pc at the finish of the installation process?
Hello, i would like to thank you for the turial. I have an issue and hope you can help me out, i have an old hp compaq 6715b that has a 32 bit OS, an Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) 3500+ 1.8Ghz processor, 1.5GO of RAM and 75GO of HDD memory. Once i arrive at the 5:18 step, the logo mint logo charge like you, except that the Desktop never appears... The screen stays black. I've tried it several times even let it for several hours and didn't work. I couldn't find any 32bits version of Mint xfce so I've downloaded the 64 bits, is it the issue? What can i do? I'm completely new on installing OS, and wanted to try linux on a old pc that works well but that is on windows vista, and it's hell, extremely slow haha
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Yes, indeed, you cannot install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine. Unfortunately, Linux Mint has stopped releasing new versions for 32-bit operating systems, but you can find an older version that will work. The only downside is that you won't receive any updates for it. I have another video on how to do it; check it out: th-cam.com/video/F1rZk_7uu4w/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
@@PulsarTECH I'd like to thank you for taking the time answering me, it's much appreciated! Unfortunately, i followed the steps typing "linux mint xfce 32 bit" but it seems like they no longer have the 32-bit available on their website. For example, at 1:43 , the 32 bit choice does not appear... Do you have any recommendations or an alternative? :s
@@adrienv3523 indeed, I've tried searching it myself and seems they have completely remove it. But I found it on a different website, a little bit down in search results. So you might need to download it from there. Or as an alternative you can try Linux Lite, it has also terminated support for the 32-bit systems, but the image to download is still available. I have check it today. Just scroll down the download page and you're find it there. Hope it will help!
Hi, if you want to have both OS, then you need to create a dual boot system. I have a different video how to do it. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/EFJEBxg-o54/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
Hi, Yes, you can run Virtual DJ on Linux Mint, but it requires some extra steps because Virtual DJ is not natively available for Linux; it is primarily designed for Windows and macOS. However, you can use Wine, a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux, to install and run Virtual DJ.
Hi, sometimes the default boot parameters may not work well with certain hardware. When you see the initial boot menu, try the "Compatibility Mode" option. This can sometimes bypass the issues causing the black screen. Some systems may need Secure Boot to be disabled or other UEFI settings adjusted:Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, Del, or Esc during boot).Disable Secure Boot.Enable Legacy Boot (if available and necessary for your hardware).Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI. Sometimes, using a different USB port or a different USB stick can resolve the issue, as some ports may have compatibility issues or some sticks may be faulty. Hope this will help!
Hi, most drivers will be installed automatically with Linux Mint but you might go to there Driver Manager to check if there are any updates. Besides that, you can install necessary programs from the repositories.
I have 2 computers. I installed linux mint on one a few days ago following your instructions. At the end of the installation at the screen where it says to Restart the PC, I pulled out the usb I got error messages on the screen & I could not get out of that screen, nor switch off PC, had to main power off PC. When I turned it back on, blue screen came on with Continue Boot, so I plugged in the usb & continued f it came to the Welcome screen. It worked out eventually. Yesterday I installed Linux Mint on my 2nd PC & pulled out the Usb at the restart screen. Hit enter & eventually Linux logo appeared and got stuck & would not move. So I powered off,stuck the usb in and came to blue screen with Continue Boot. Did that & eventually it worked out ok. I went to linux Mint website to read the installation guide. At the Restart screen, you are supposed to hit enter to restart & it will tell you when to pull out the Usb stick. You might want to add that to your installation video which is a good tutorial.
Hi, sorry to hear that you have gone through some troubles trying to run Linux Mint but if you watch the video at 10:40, it says right on the screen Please remove the installation medium, then press Enter. That's exactly how it's done, not the other way around. At that point the installation is 100% finished and it won't affect the system. Basically, you need to remove the USB drive so that it wouldn't start running a Live Boot from the USB drive again in case you have USB drive set in Boot Priority. Other than that, there must've been some other issues during the installation or something like that. Hope that explains a bit.
Great video! I do have a question, though. The Linux Mint download is an ISO Archive folder, not a file. Should I extract all the files to a folder (other than Download) and then run Balena Etcher?
Hi, you do not need to extract the ISO file. The Linux Mint download should come as a single .iso file, which is an image of the operating system that tools like Balena Etcher use to create bootable USB drives. Make sure you downloaded the ISO file correctly. The file should have a .iso extension. If it looks like a folder, it may be because your system's file explorer is treating ISO files as archives. Don’t extract the contents. If you downloaded it into the Downloads folder, that’s fine. Balena Etcher will allow you to browse for the file. Additionally you can verify the image for integrity and authenticity, here is a detailed guide for it: th-cam.com/video/WKTDkEHVnh0/w-d-xo.html Hope this will help!
Any way to make a permanent USB thumb drive version that saves everything? Would be great to have a mobile desktop on a thumb drive to plug into any compatible device.
Yes, there is, you can create a persistent USB thumb drive with Linux Mint that saves all your changes. The process will be a little bit different though. Maybe I'll make a different video on that as well. Stay tuned!
i tried installing voidlinux but couldnt manage to make it work because of all the commands and the setup but this looks easy go use, ill try installing it thanks!
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After i remove the usb it says squashfs error
best linux video on youtube for newbies. super straight forward and you didnt waste time talking rubbish like many other linux channels on here.
Thanks very much for your feedback, glad it was helpful!
Technically they don't teach rubbish, they just teach stuff beginners clearly don't give af about.
@pawnhearts8785 What should a beginner know about linux
@@logancheese4208Everything specific to their use case scenario. I'm trying to use Youscian on Linux Mint to continue teaching myself Guitar/Piano, but I've had yet to have luck to get it working. I tried it on a virtual machine but kept running into issues
@@logancheese4208a lot.
I wish I could personally thank every youtuber that takes the time to make tutorials for free to us who can't do the things!! I commented months ago saying I would do this and I finally did it today and it was super easy thanks to your video! The only thing that didn't work was that it wasn't booting correctly but I watched another video and changed to booting from legacy to uefi then it worked!! I installed the Mint XFCE like you recommended. My laptop already feels much faster even though it only has 4Gb of RAM and a HDD (I do intend to upgrade it to 16Gb and SSD sometime soon, but the operating system alone already made it better).
Hi, that's a good choice and with those upgrade it will become even faster. Thanks for your feedback! I will try to make more of such content.
for anyone having trouble booting to your usb, in windows search for "advanced startup" under your settings, this will require you to restart, then you can select "boot from USB"
thanks for the amazing video, excited to finally attempt Linux 🙏
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
oh lol. thanks I thought I broke my usb stick or smth :)
Cheers for the video. Was convinced to switch after the news of Recall and Copilot came out, figuring things would only get worse. Very simple to follow. Have shared on Facebook so hopefully some of my friends will be convinced to switch as well.
Hi, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Switching to Linux can indeed be a great choice, especially considering recent developments in the tech industry. Recall and Copilot have raised concerns about privacy and control over our software tools, making open-source alternatives like Linux more appealing to many users.
Sharing your positive experience and encouraging others to consider Linux is fantastic! It's a community-driven operating system with a wealth of resources and support available. Plus, by switching to Linux, you're joining a vibrant community that values privacy, transparency, and user control.
I'll try to make more Linux videos in the future. Have a nice day!
I wasn't brought here by the algorithm!
I was DRIVEN Here by Jumping OUT of WINDOWS! Head 1st!
@@zechssiguro7476
In the great words of a great robot:
Do a flip!
Very clear and precise, thank you!
You're very welcome! Thanks for your support!
Thanks for the very clear and easy to follow Linux Mint installation guide!
You're welcome!
Clean, Clear, Cool! Thats all I have to say for this guide. As a complete linux newbie starting his journey from windows, I thank you good sir!
Glad it helped! Thanks very much for your comment and feedback.
Absolutely EXCELLENT instruction video sir! Very easy to understand and one of the few videos that make me want to proceed to use Linux. Well done on the install instructions for us long-time Windows users that are completely sick of where things are going.
You are very welcome. Thank you for your feedback!
I've been thinking about switching to linux for 10 years but it was always too complicated for me. This video was done so well that switching to linux seems so easy now. I wish a video like this was made years ago.
Glad it helped! Thanks for your feedback.
Seriously!!
@TK_1529 can I ask why it was hard before ?
Thank you. I hope you make an updated video on the installation every two to five years so we are updated on any changes that may happen, although the process is very similar.
You earned my subscription respected Sir. Thank you so much. I've been wanting to use mint for quite a while now. Hats off to you for helping.
I'm glad this helped you get started with Linux!
Jajaja, no sé hablar inglés y los tutos en español no me sirvieron, pero este hombre es genial, le entendí todo, incluso tiene un inglés muy bien pronunciado y muchas gracias por tu explicación...
De nada, me alegra que este tutorial te haya sido útil.
If you have an internal D: drive, I would recommend installing Linux Mint to that and leave your c: drive (windows) alone. This has the advantage of leaving your windows drive completely untouched and you won't have to fiddle with boot loaders or partitions on the c: drive. (I had a bad experience removing Linux from a dual boot hard drive and getting the boot loader and partitions back to normal)
If you're really worried about messing up your c: (windows) drive, you can physically disconnect the cable from it, while you're installing Linux Mint. This way, the installer has no choice but to install linux to the only drive available (your d: drive). Change your boot order in BIOS to d: drive first and try it out! If you decide you want to keep Linux Mint, you can still make your system dual-boot by entering "sudo update-grub" in the Linux console. This command will update the boot loader on your d: drive and it will also find your windows hard drive and add that boot option to the grub menu. So now your computer boots to the d: drive first, and the grub menu gives you a choice of continuing to boot from Linux (d:) or booting windows (c:).
All im gonna say for anyone checking replies, just please take out your windows drive before installing it. Im killing myself right now because it decided to install on my WIN disk even though i clearly told it to install on the other one
@@Walter_Wide. Dude thank you!, i would've removed my own head like a Ken doll if i messed it up.
my shackles from microsoft and windows is now broken and i am a free man
LOL, good for you! Hope you like it!
same, tired of being forced into everything
I have a PC with a budget CPU from 2013. The CPU itself is 64 bit, but I bought it used and the guy installed 32 bit Windows 10 on it. And to make matters worse, the activation key he put in, only worked until I brought the PC home, then a week later it told me it was invalid. Now I can't even turn make my theme dark or change the colors
Also, an update was installed that made my PC even slower, just right clicking on the desktop or any app or folder would take considerable time, even though I have 8GB of RAM, plus I can't run 80% of the software out there because it's mostly 64 bit
Tried Linux Mint and holy hell, it's lightning fast, and installed the 64bit version so now I can easily find software for it
@@wiltfield to be fair simply reinstalling windows properly would have probably given you a similar performance boost
Thank you very much gentleman.
There were really good instructions
You are very welcome
I finally managed to install a Linux distro on my external SSD after a distressing 5 hours trying to do the same with debian. Thank you very much, your tutorial is very good.
Glad you managed to install it! I'm sure you'll love Linux Mint.
Thanks for this great tutorial, I'm planning to make this my main operating system once Windows 10 goes out of support. In meantime I decided to install Linux Mint on my old laptop with a single slow 5400RPM HDD which used to take up to five minutes to boot into Windows 11... Linux Mint takes no time at all to boot up and it runs so smooth! Even navigating the mouse cursor has seen a huge improvement, it feels like I'm running on an SSD! Goes to show how much bloatware is on Windows... and spyware too, If you know you know.
Absolutely, glad this video was helpful! And thanks for the feedback. 👍
I'm tired of the problems that arise on windows. I'm going to wipe windows completely from my hard drive and replace it with linux. I hope this goes smoothly
@@ௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌூ you bet, Linux Mint would be a great starting point to learn Linux as it looks very much alike Win and everything should be working right out of the box.
8:20 you don't shrink partition space on Windows before installing Linux Mint?
Best guide I have seen so far. 🤩 Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bro after restarting when I remove my usb pen drive and press enter there shows 'No Dootable Device'
What should I do now?😭
Hi, restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup. Typically, you can press a key like F2, F10, F12, Esc, or Del during startup (the exact key depends on your system).
Navigate to the Boot Order or Boot Priority section.
Ensure that the drive where Linux Mint is installed is listed as the first boot option.
Save changes and exit.
If Linux Mint was installed but the GRUB bootloader was not properly set up, the system won’t boot. You can fix it via a Live Boot environment but you need to find a tutorial for it as it will be difficult to explain in couple words.
Have you done a clean installation?
@@PulsarTECH Yes
Getting ready to setup a small form factor media server and this is just the video i needed to get started. Thanks!
Great to hear that!
This is the most clear and easiest installation guide I have seen yet. Except... I can't get it to do what you've showed. Guess I'll look for another way.
I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊 If you have any question let me know!
I'm a complete coconut brain on this topic, so i appreciate it man.
You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback.
@@PulsarTECH I appreciate the Indian call center responses. 😂
@@coffeepot3123 It's called a normal, and polite response you donut
I wish the website would actually tell you what the differences between the different versions actually are. It just gives you the most vague description and you've got to figure it out for yourself.
Yes, as a compare button would be nice.
Thanks Man . I am just reviving my 11 year old laptop 😅. Linux is only way for me from now .
Awesome, that's great to hear. Linux is the perfect solution for keeping old computers working well.
Hello i watched and followed your tutorial end to end carrfully but after completing everything i thiught i installed linux successfully but everytime i start my laptop it automatically shows bios and now i can use both linux and windows if i clicked the third option in bios. And kts very slow i think i dual booted it. What should i do.
Got it setting up now, thanks for going through the setup so carefully worked through my old Windows 10 Notebook which was so overloaded with 185 updates now I have a fresh new Linux Cinnamon Laptop, thank you for being so good with your info.
You're welcome! Thanks for your comment and feedback.
Balena Etcher pops up with "error opening source" when i try to move it to there, how can I fix this ❔
Hi, if balena Etcher doesn't work for you, try to use Rufus instead, here is complete guide th-cam.com/video/M7wWRFXb7tI/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
Balenaetecher portable not available anymore :(
My balena etcher dont flash its just say rety or cancel but nothing doing
Hi, if balena Etcher doesn't work for you, try to use Rufus instead, here is complete guide th-cam.com/video/M7wWRFXb7tI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the easy to follow installation instructions😊
Glad it was helpful!
Followed your instruction perfectly, however after the notification to remove the USB the system does not boot up, "no OS installed. Can you help please.
Hi, this issue usually happens because the bootloader was not installed on the correct drive during the installation process or the boot priority in your system's BIOS/UEFI is incorrect.
Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. (Typically, you press F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during boot.)
Look for the Boot Order/Priority menu and ensure that the drive where you installed Linux Mint is selected as the first boot device.
If adjusting the boot priority doesn’t solve the problem, it might be best to reinstall Linux Mint.
There also might a problem that the bootloader (GRUB) may not have been installed correctly. Have you done a clean installation or installed it along with other operating system such as Windows?
It wont load to the computer where am i supposed to press the key combinations?
i'm having the same problem
same here, what did ya do?
@ryanraymond285 my installation worked, and if I recall it correctly you have to hit the BIOS menu key while booting so that you can change boot priority to the flash drive instead of the os currently installed (which button is that varies but you can easily look it up online)
@@matinhosmatos yeah I tried that. No go, it doesn't register the external hard drive... I'm done for now.
@ryanraymond285 you mean like, the PC doesn't recognize that there's hard drive? maybe if you go back and try to flash it again (saw it here in the comments that some folks had trouble with Balena Etcher, and that Rufus worked out just fine for them).
Another thing is maybe trying to use a USB stick instead of a hard drive? I don't understand this stuff but maybe there's something different about the way they work.
final thing, having using Linux for the first time in my life for 2 weeks now I can see I'm never coming back to Windows. so good just being able to use you computer without the constant ads and shit thrown at your face, so maybe don't give up just yet, it's probably gonna be worth it
Hey, good tutorial but for me ij the installation type there is no option to erase everything or dual boot..
It just takes me to the dual boot table thing.. and in the tabke when i tab change there is error text inside. What to do ?
BalenaEtcher freezes when I select the .iso file. Update: nope, still can’t get it to work. Verified the file and everything.
Yeah same issue. Also there is no portable version on the website for Windows. Only Installer.
There is an issue with Etcher 1.19.21. I downloaded the portable Etcher from Sourceforge: balenaEtcher-1.18.11 and it worked.
Hi, seems strange, maybe give Rufus a try. Some people mention issues with Balena Etcher. Although it worked fine for me every time I used it.
@@PulsarTECHyeah same happened to me as well with belina and rufus did its job!
When I select the ISO the app does absolutely nothing. This didnt happen with peppermint.
Sir I have an i3 8 gb but windows 11 updates made it way tooooo slow and it freezes a lot and boot time is more than 5 minutes, will this be resolved by Linux ? Asking cuz I don’t have infinite WiFi supply I gotta do this over mobile data, or maybe ask a friend for WiFi so just wanna know if this is gonna be worth it or not ?
Hi, yes, switching to Linux Mint could potentially improve the performance of your system. Linux Mint is known for being lightweight and more resource-efficient compared to Windows 11, especially on older or less powerful hardware. With your Core i3 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, you should experience faster boot times and smoother overall performance. Additionally, Linux Mint's Cinnamon or MATE desktop environments provide a balance between features and speed, making them suitable for systems with moderate specs.
@@PulsarTECH THanks a lot MANN, dint expect a reply this SOON.
@@malaypaul6848 you're welcome!
Im doing the live session installer and i selected "something else" and selected my partition. When im at the "who are you?" section and press continue, it just does nothing. And becomes unresponsive!
Hi, ensure that you have correctly set the mount point (e.g., /) for the partition you selected, and that it is marked for formatting if needed. Double-check that there is a swap partition or swap file if required.
If your disk uses a GPT partition table, confirm that you have an EFI partition for booting if your system is using UEFI. For MBR (legacy BIOS), make sure the bootloader is correctly set to install on the appropriate disk (e.g., /dev/sda).
Ensure that the partition you selected has enough free space for the installation. Low space could cause the installer to hang.
Sometimes, a simple restart of the live session and retrying the installation can help. Make sure to close any other open programs during the installation to avoid conflicts.
If the installer consistently becomes unresponsive, the live USB itself might be corrupted. Try creating the bootable USB again using a reliable tool like Rufus or balenaEtcher, and make sure the ISO file is verified and not corrupted. I've got another video how to verify the image: th-cam.com/video/WKTDkEHVnh0/w-d-xo.html
Hope it will help!
@PulsarTECH i was able to fix it myself, forgot to comment it! Thanks for trying to help!
@@UltraVoidPlaysRoblox great, you've got it fixed
I'm trying a few distros out this weekend. This video is a massive help. Thanks
Great to hear! Thanks for your feedback.
In case you ever need it, there is a service called DistroSea on which you can test multiple distros for free. I did that before choosing Linux Mint.
Balena Etcher stopped offering the portable version, when I search about it others are confused what to do as well. 😣
I think Source Forge is not necessarily reliable but I tried downloading a copy of Balena Etcher portable from it, and it was fine. I now have a fully Linux desktop computer!! I'm so happy about it! Thank you!
You can try using another software to create the bootable USB or use an installer for Balena Etcher, it doesn't take much room on a computer anyway.
Absolutely, glad it worked for you! Enjoy.
Amazing video very easy to switch
Thanks for your feedback!
This is the best for newbies!!! I did it! Thank you!
Wonderful!
it gets stuck on a black screen after I do "start linux mint 21.3 cinnamon 64-bit"
You may get a black screen during 1st run of setup, mine did the same and gave a little pop sound, so I gave up and went to bed next day. I restarted and it was all there. So yes it is a scary set-up !st time user as well but now 10 year old laptop running faster than when it was new. Just go back over the steps, mine did work, yours may too.
Hey,I accidentally forgot to configure secure boot and now I'm unable to install anything ,can it be fixed without having to install os from flash drive all over again
Hi, yes, this can be fixed without reinstalling Linux Mint from scratch. The issue likely stems from Secure Boot being enabled in your BIOS/UEFI, which can block unsigned kernel modules, such as those needed for drivers or updates in Linux Mint.
1. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI, here's how to do it: th-cam.com/video/Tr9RUo58--0/w-d-xo.html
2. Check the Current Secure Boot Status in Linux:
Open a terminal.
Run the following command:
mokutil --sb-state
If Secure Boot is disabled, the output will confirm it.
If Secure Boot is still enabled, repeat Step 1.
3. Fix Package Installation Issues
Once Secure Boot is disabled
Run these commands to fix any incomplete installations or package conflicts:
sudo apt update
sudo apt --fix-broken install
sudo dpkg --configure -a
sudo apt upgrade
After completing the steps, reboot and try installing software again.
Hope this will help!
If you want to keep Secure Boot enabled but need to install drivers or updates, you can manually sign kernel modules or use shim to handle Secure Boot compatibility:
Install Secure Boot Utilities:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install mokutil
Sign Kernel Modules (for example, NVIDIA drivers):
Follow specific instructions provided for signing modules, if required.
8:10 before i opened linux, i disabled secure boot, i ignored this password step because of that, i have re enabled secure boot, does it matter that i haven't set a password here? if so, how do i set one?
I am fed up with windows 11 and plan on switching to linux. Thanks for the easy to follow video
Welcome to the Linux world!
I'm currently setting up Linux mint cinnamon. Wish me luck!
Edit: I got linux installed successfully and will be using it for now on on my PC
@@electrothecat07 glad to hear that!
OK, I loaded to the stick. All ok. I have a dell inspiron laptop. I put the stick in and startup. it goes to normal startup so I re start pressing f12 the boot menu. Nowhere on the boot menu does it state linux anything on the stick??? I kinda thought this might work but tech and I do not work but i followed exactly as you explained. Really wanted linux too.
I had this issue, basically I just found one of the options was "USB HDD" or something to that effect. I selected that, and only then was the option available to boot up Linux
Why did you skip the authentication/verification process to ensure that the Linux Mint software downloaded from the mirror site was genuine?
Only issue i have with this procesd, shit is like doing alchemy and.. i rather have my uncle do that.
Edit: In a recent video he showed the steps on how to verify it. I was able to do it but still pain and suffering.
Any help when I get to the installation type there are no options in the list and if I click plus or minus or anything it says it crashed then closes the program back to the desktop. I’m using a 2009 MacBook not the pro.
Doesn't give me the option to ejects the USB stick
Things were going great until I got to the flashing part. Windows 11 is blocking the flashling process as part of its "protection" against malware, ransomware, etc. and I can't figure out how to turn that "protection" off so I can continue with the flashling process. Any ideas?
Try right clicking and going through properties. You should be able to make an exception there
Clear and straightforward
Appreciate your feedback
Please help how do you get to the black screen before startup
Found out!!
Great!
Thanks but i had a question about how can we use the usb drive as a normal storage . as when i opened the drive showed up negligible free space
please make a video dedicated to this topic
What if installing it on a new SSD hard drive that isn't formatted, will it do that as well for the install?
GOSH im late but this is helpful because microsoft is being so shit with windows 10 and 11 i had no choice but to switch to linux, and you made me feel sure on this decision because you made this so simple! 10/10 video
I'm glad you found the video helpful, welcome to the world of Linux!
When I select the start Linux mint option during initial install, it just takes forever and never does anything. USB stick light flashes but mint never boots or starts
i had the same
and then i tried compatability boot but that result into a screen saying "unable to boot please use a kernel appropriate cpu"
the laptop i used is more than 10 years old and i wonder if i should try it on my never "current" machine but i am scared
I have the same issue. When I select the compatibility mode I see the out of memory error…
Hi, try to re-download the iso image, and re-flash it onto another USB stick. Hope this helps!
Bro everything went pretty well but in the end i removed usb before hitting the restarting option now the is screen completely black
Please help
Hi, it seems like you encountered a common issue during the installation process of Linux Mint. Removing the USB drive before completing the installation and restarting the system can sometimes cause the system to fail to boot properly.
Here's what you can try to resolve the issue:
Restart the Computer: If the screen is completely black, try restarting the computer manually by pressing and holding the power button until it shuts down, then turn it back on again.
Check Boot Order: Access your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings and ensure that the primary boot device is set to your computer's internal hard drive or SSD, not the USB drive. This ensures that your computer attempts to boot from the internal storage rather than the USB drive.
Boot into Linux Mint Live USB: If you're still having trouble booting into Linux Mint, you may need to boot from the Live USB again and attempt to reinstall or repair the installation.
Reinstall Linux Mint: If all else fails, you may need to reinstall Linux Mint from scratch. Boot from the Live USB, start the installation process again, and ensure that you follow all the prompts and instructions carefully, including properly ejecting the USB drive before restarting the system.
Hope it will help!
@@PulsarTECH Thank You, this helped and fix my problems 😊
@@Mark_of_the_Beast_is_Sunday great, glad it was helpful!
A couple of points I came across whilst trying, unsuccessfully, to install Linux Mint on a Dell laptop.
I could not get the machine to boot off the USB stick despite pressing every key you, and others, mentioned. I did find it was possible to use Windows recovery options and this worked every time.
The other major problem I encountered was installation halted when Linux Mint discovered my machine was running Intel Rapid Storage Technology. This had to be replaced with AHCI. If my research on how to do this is correct it involves messing with the Registry (aargh!!) and the BIOS (aaaaarrrrgh!!!). I baled out at this point. If this is a common problem, which I suspect it is, then it must be seriously inhibiting the take-up of Linux Mint.
Hi, sorry to hear that. If you plan doing a clean installation of Linux Mint and completely removing Windows from the machine, you do not need to modify the Windows registry. The registry changes are only necessary if you plan to dual-boot Linux Mint alongside Windows and need Windows to boot properly after switching the SATA mode to AHCI.
Windows is wiped from the system, so any configuration related to Windows (like the registry or its drivers) becomes irrelevant.
Linux Mint operates natively with AHCI, so all you need to do is ensure that the BIOS/UEFI SATA mode is set to AHCI before starting the installation.
Ensure you’ve backed up any important files, as this process will erase everything on the drive.
For the BIOS setting:
Reboot your machine and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.
Locate the SATA mode (it may be called "SATA Operation" or "Storage Configuration").
Change it from Intel RST (or RAID) to AHCI.
That's it! How to boot from a Live Boot USB drive, here is a video: th-cam.com/video/9l3K2NztM-k/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
Thank you for such a good tutorial
You’re welcome 😊
Awesome, thank you!
You bet!
Thanks brother, very simple steps to follow, very helpful!
You bet!
Its kicking back into bios after the last step pls help
I have a 1TB hard drive which is partitioned to C (Windows partition) and D. Can I install linux mint without wiping the data from D? The thing is, I'm fine with erasing all data in C but I don't really have an extra hard drive to backup my 250gb data from D.
Hi, yes, you can install Linux Mint on your computer without wiping the data from the D partition. During the installation process, when you're prompted to choose how to install Linux Mint, select the option for manual partitioning (sometimes called "Something else" or "Manual partitioning").
From there, you can choose the partition where you want to install Linux Mint (which would be your C partition), and you can specify that this partition should be formatted. This will erase the data on the C partition, but it won't affect the data on your D partition.
Just be careful during the installation process to select the correct partition for installation and formatting (your C partition) and leave your D partition untouched.
i was kinda hung up on how long it took to boot from he USB drive (like 15-20 min .... thats how long it looks like a frozen frame on the display) ... now i m hung up AGAIN on the partition selection step in the installment cause it wants some file root whatever and idk where to do this
Hi, here is a an updated and more detailed video, follow the steps here th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html . It is for installing on the USB drive but many steps are common. Hope it will help!
I cant find balena etcher portable , i can only see the installer version. does it matter if i choose installer ?
Hi, no installer will do the same job.
@@PulsarTECH hi i only found the same thing there is no portable on balena etcher anymore
@@supabagel you can use the installer, it will do the same job.
Im not sure when this will be replied, i followed every step, but when i get to last part of my installation of linux, instead of “the following partions are going to be formatted partion dev/(what number it is)” it says “formatted partion #1 of mmc/sd card”
Do you know what i should do to fix this? Please let me know (and to add context im adding linux to my aspire one cloudbook 14) im not sure how long you Will respond but i will genuinely appreciate where you can point me to the right direction and i will wait for a response as much i need to.
This is a really good video by the way, this is just the only problem im facing and it’s incredibly frustrating
Hi, it sounds like your Aspire One Cloudbook 14 has an eMMC storage module, which Linux may be recognizing as an SD card or external storage. This could explain why you're seeing references like "mmc" instead of the usual "sda" or "nvme."
During installation, pay close attention to the drive selection step. Make sure you’re selecting the eMMC storage (it may be listed as /dev/mmcblk0 or similar) for installation.
If you see unusual partitions, consider using the "Something else" option in the partitioning step. Manually set up partitions:
Root (/) as primary and ext4.
Optional: a swap partition if needed.
Confirm you're not overwriting any partitions you need to keep.
Verify the BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the boot mode matches what Linux Mint expects (UEFI or Legacy). Secure Boot should be disabled.
If the installer still incorrectly recognizes the eMMC as an SD card, you might need to check if there are compatibility issues or update the BIOS firmware ot try to find a specific installation guide for your Cloudbook.
Hope this will be helpful!
Yes this is infact helpful! Thank you very much and kindly. I have another last problem (and its okay if you can’t seem to find the solution) but have you know a solution of solving the gnu grub version version 2.12? (Known as mininal bash-like line.. etc) This is somewhat from what i assume and seen that this is a final solution before the computer somewhat installs depending on what happens ( if that makes sense) but i as much as i tried to search a solution for GNU grub version 2.12 , I can’t seem to somehow work it out, if this wording doesn’t make sense then I genuinely apologize, but if it does i will appreciate your help and feedback 🙏
Also apologies for asking so much, im just excited for installing this program to my aspire, yet it seems there isn’t a video online of a video of individuals downloading linux in a spire one cloudbook 14 (probably because it gets negative perspectives, and rightfully so at times)
@@archive2992 If you are seeing the "GNU GRUB version 2.12" minimal bash-like line with a prompt (such as grub>) instead of a full boot menu, it usually indicates an issue with the GRUB bootloader that prevents it from loading the operating system properly. This could happen due to a misconfiguration, corrupted bootloader, or missing GRUB files.
Boot using a live USB/DVD with Linux (like Linux Mint or Ubuntu).
Open a terminal and mount your Linux partition:
sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt # Replace with your actual partition
sudo mount --bind /dev /mnt/dev
sudo mount --bind /proc /mnt/proc
sudo mount --bind /sys /mnt/sys
Chroot into your Linux environment:
sudo chroot /mnt
Reinstall GRUB:
grub-install /dev/sda # Replace /dev/sda with your main disk
update-grub
Exit the chroot and unmount the partitions:
exit
sudo umount /mnt/{dev,proc,sys}
sudo umount /mnt
Hope this helps!
Thank You, very noob friendly, much good, such smart. 10/10
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!
@@PulsarTECH Welcome, it took a couple of watches but I did it. I going to learn a lot this year and next hear on Linux.
@@MindofaMadMan69 as the best!
I don't see the portable balenaEtcher download anymore on the page
Hi, they must have removed it by now then. Try the installer instead, it will do the job.
I have watched several guides on installing Linux Mint for beginners and not one of them has gone through the steps of verifying the ISO after downloading it, as the Linux Mint site says to do.
Are the mirrors trustworthy enough to skip this step? Is verifying the ISO something only the very paranoid need to do? I looked up the verification process and it seems complicated and pretty sketchy itself (dowloading an exe then running a bunch of shell commands).
Hi, that's right, it is quite complicated for beginners. Myself, I never do that because I think the main mirrors are trustworthy but I have demonstrated how to do it in one of my videos when installing Linux Pop OS th-cam.com/video/10VDptdVLf0/w-d-xo.html. So, if you're interested you can check it out. Maybe, I'll do a separate video for Linux Mint on this topic later. Have a good day!
Thanks
@@PulsarTECH after finding this comment and watching that video, i was able to confirm it and it worked. Pain in the ass doe.
You think idk downloading it from the main bloody site would download it from the main servers.
@@Subject_Keter Absolutely, it's time consuming!
my USB stick is not booting. I only saw boot and efi folders on my USB stick, and my laptop is thinkpad
Hi, try out this guide th-cam.com/video/Tr9RUo58--0/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
@@PulsarTECH thanks, actually I realized that after enter restart button, I have to keep enter f11 to edit startup options, and then restart and keep enter f12 to pick from boot driver list. Then everything will go through
@@yuerongzhi perfect, glad you've got it working!
Its very helping me as a beginner linux user thankyou
Great to hear!
Hey I am currently confused at the Bios part I am in a Asrock motherboard and a gaming pc in general and it says us SanDisk and UEFI SanDisk which on do I choose?
Hi, for installing Linux Mint, it is generally recommended to use UEFI mode if your system supports it. UEFI mode offers several advantages, including better performance, faster boot times, and enhanced security features.
The download page says that you need to validate the ISO before using it. I guess that step is not important
Hi, it is not mandatory but if you wish to do it, I've got a separate video for it: th-cam.com/video/WKTDkEHVnh0/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!
When I'm in bios, my USB doesn't get detected. Any help please??
Is it formatted to fat32
i get an error when i try to flash the file:
"error opening source"
"something went wrong while opening" the path where the linux mint is
"error: (0 , h, requestmetadata) is not a function"
I got the bottom one :-:
Did you ever find a solution? I reset my PC and I'm trying again currently
Hi, I have just posted a brand new video, where I have addressed an alternative method to flash Linux Mint iso. Hope it will work, here it is th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html
@@Actin_R idk if you're still here but it's not able to flash because it's a problem with the new version of mint, use ventoy to flash, I used ventoy and was able to get mint on my PC. There's easy tutorials on TH-cam.
I followed your instructions and everything worked fine until almost the end, I got the screen with Linux Logo and the time moving from one corner of the screen to the other. Then I hit enter and it showed me installation complete. I followed your steps to pull out the usb stick. When I did that the screen when black with a list of error messages. I hit enter but nothing worked, couldn’t even turn off the pc, had to switch off the power. When I turned it back on, a blue screen came on with *Continue Boot” & 3 more options which made no sense to me as I am no computer whizz. So I plugged the usb stick back in & chose Continue Boot & then it continued to the Welcome screen. On the top left of the screen it shows a picture of the usb stick. Does this mean I have to insert the usb each time I switch on the pc?
Hi, no something went wrong. You don't need to use a USB drive to load Linux every time. I have just got a new more detailed updated video about installing Linux Mint on a USB drive th-cam.com/video/XcgDLDOGeig/w-d-xo.html , follow the verification procedure from this video to make sure the iso image you've downloaded is not corrupt. And try to reinstall the system again. Hope it works!
@@PulsarTECH I shut down. I took out the Usb stick. I started the pc again without the usb stick and everything seems fine. Instead of just pulling out the usb stick, where can I unmount the usb stick safely before restarting the pc at the finish of the installation process?
Hello, i would like to thank you for the turial.
I have an issue and hope you can help me out, i have an old hp compaq 6715b that has a 32 bit OS, an Mobile AMD Sempron(tm) 3500+ 1.8Ghz processor, 1.5GO of RAM and 75GO of HDD memory.
Once i arrive at the 5:18 step, the logo mint logo charge like you, except that the Desktop never appears... The screen stays black. I've tried it several times even let it for several hours and didn't work.
I couldn't find any 32bits version of Mint xfce so I've downloaded the 64 bits, is it the issue? What can i do?
I'm completely new on installing OS, and wanted to try linux on a old pc that works well but that is on windows vista, and it's hell, extremely slow haha
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Yes, indeed, you cannot install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine. Unfortunately, Linux Mint has stopped releasing new versions for 32-bit operating systems, but you can find an older version that will work. The only downside is that you won't receive any updates for it. I have another video on how to do it; check it out: th-cam.com/video/F1rZk_7uu4w/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
@@PulsarTECH I'd like to thank you for taking the time answering me, it's much appreciated! Unfortunately, i followed the steps typing "linux mint xfce 32 bit" but it seems like they no longer have the 32-bit available on their website. For example, at 1:43 , the 32 bit choice does not appear... Do you have any recommendations or an alternative? :s
@@adrienv3523 indeed, I've tried searching it myself and seems they have completely remove it. But I found it on a different website, a little bit down in search results. So you might need to download it from there.
Or as an alternative you can try Linux Lite, it has also terminated support for the 32-bit systems, but the image to download is still available. I have check it today. Just scroll down the download page and you're find it there. Hope it will help!
Thank you for this video!
You bet! Thanks for your comment.
Will this replace my current Os? I would like an option like parallels that I can switch back and forth. Solely for gaming.
Hi, if you want to have both OS, then you need to create a dual boot system. I have a different video how to do it. Here it is: th-cam.com/video/EFJEBxg-o54/w-d-xo.html Hope it will help!
Bro I can't access my usb flash drive anymore on my windows laptop..It is showing only 4.5mb but it was 8gb..Hiw can I delete the other files?
Simply go to the Windows Disk Manager and format the USB drive to NTFS, and it should return to its usual 8GB capacity.
Is the flash drive volume showing UEFI
@@PulsarTECH, Hi I formatted the drive using Disk manager still it is showing as 4.94 MB only, Please help
@@surajj8594 maybe there is some unallocated space, then you need to create a volume with that unallocated space to be able to use it.
What different off etcher windows installer with portable?
Hi, with portable you can run it without installation.
During selecting the file to flash by Balena, I have received this error ''(0 , h.requestMetadata) is not function''
Hi I know it is late but I got the same error, I closed the program then executed it as administrator and it worked.
Can have virtual dj installer on linux mint?
Hi,
Yes, you can run Virtual DJ on Linux Mint, but it requires some extra steps because Virtual DJ is not natively available for Linux; it is primarily designed for Windows and macOS. However, you can use Wine, a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux, to install and run Virtual DJ.
Excellent - thanks!
You're very welcome!
Step 4, I got a Lenovo and there's no f keys.. did DEL, TAB, Or ESC work for anyone?
Darn, So I did everything you mention in the video when I tried to flash it to my USB it just gave me an error and won't let me do it. :\
I’m also having the same issue and I’m not sure why
Hi, give Rufus a try if Balena doesn't want to do it.
@@PulsarTECH I will look into Rufus, Thank you!
@@MANNY100123 you're welcome!
hallo.whenever i run the stick. it always black screen. the start linux option not showing.
Hi, sometimes the default boot parameters may not work well with certain hardware. When you see the initial boot menu, try the "Compatibility Mode" option. This can sometimes bypass the issues causing the black screen.
Some systems may need Secure Boot to be disabled or other UEFI settings adjusted:Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing F2, F10, Del, or Esc during boot).Disable Secure Boot.Enable Legacy Boot (if available and necessary for your hardware).Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI.
Sometimes, using a different USB port or a different USB stick can resolve the issue, as some ports may have compatibility issues or some sticks may be faulty.
Hope this will help!
Thank You Very Much Sir Clean And Clear ❤
Glad it helped
What would be my next steps after installing linux? Drivers? If so from where?
Hi, most drivers will be installed automatically with Linux Mint but you might go to there Driver Manager to check if there are any updates. Besides that, you can install necessary programs from the repositories.
I don't have portable one option only installer option
I have 2 computers. I installed linux mint on one a few days ago following your instructions. At the end of the installation at the screen where it says to Restart the PC, I pulled out the usb I got error messages on the screen & I could not get out of that screen, nor switch off PC, had to main power off PC. When I turned it back on, blue screen came on with Continue Boot, so I plugged in the usb & continued f it came to the Welcome screen. It worked out eventually.
Yesterday I installed Linux Mint on my 2nd PC & pulled out the Usb at the restart screen. Hit enter & eventually Linux logo appeared and got stuck & would not move. So I powered off,stuck the usb in and came to blue screen with Continue Boot. Did that & eventually it worked out ok.
I went to linux Mint website to read the installation guide. At the Restart screen, you are supposed to hit enter to restart & it will tell you when to pull out the Usb stick. You might want to add that to your installation video which is a good tutorial.
Hi, sorry to hear that you have gone through some troubles trying to run Linux Mint but if you watch the video at 10:40, it says right on the screen Please remove the installation medium, then press Enter. That's exactly how it's done, not the other way around. At that point the installation is 100% finished and it won't affect the system. Basically, you need to remove the USB drive so that it wouldn't start running a Live Boot from the USB drive again in case you have USB drive set in Boot Priority. Other than that, there must've been some other issues during the installation or something like that. Hope that explains a bit.
Informative Tutorial 👍
Thanks 🙂
Great video! I do have a question, though. The Linux Mint download is an ISO Archive folder, not a file. Should I extract all the files to a folder (other than Download) and then run Balena Etcher?
Hi, you do not need to extract the ISO file. The Linux Mint download should come as a single .iso file, which is an image of the operating system that tools like Balena Etcher use to create bootable USB drives.
Make sure you downloaded the ISO file correctly. The file should have a .iso extension. If it looks like a folder, it may be because your system's file explorer is treating ISO files as archives. Don’t extract the contents.
If you downloaded it into the Downloads folder, that’s fine. Balena Etcher will allow you to browse for the file.
Additionally you can verify the image for integrity and authenticity, here is a detailed guide for it: th-cam.com/video/WKTDkEHVnh0/w-d-xo.html
Hope this will help!
Any way to make a permanent USB thumb drive version that saves everything? Would be great to have a mobile desktop on a thumb drive to plug into any compatible device.
Yes, there is, you can create a persistent USB thumb drive with Linux Mint that saves all your changes. The process will be a little bit different though. Maybe I'll make a different video on that as well. Stay tuned!
i tried installing voidlinux but couldnt manage to make it work because of all the commands and the setup but this looks easy go use, ill try installing it
thanks!
You bet, hope it will work for you!
@@PulsarTECH it did work
now I'm trying to go back to windows 10
@Sorry_to_Break_the_News buggy asf
Thank you so much for this video, it was a big help!
You're very welcome!
The best 👌
Glad it was helpful!
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