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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
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'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.
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 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).
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Thank you! I'm sick of microsoft so I decided I'm going to build a brand new PC! I will definitely be returning back to this video once I have that rig going! :)
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!
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.
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.
On a HP EliteBook (8560w) there is one extra step you must take to make it work. After you have installed Linus Mint according to the guide, and restart, no bootable drive is found. So you must go into BIOS settings (F10) and change to UEFI start. It is called experimental and will give you a warning, but it is ok. Restart and everything works fine.
Easy to digest and straight to the point, great video man! I was wondering, by doing the direct install with the USB and choosing to delete disk, that'll completely remove any previous OS and the data it had, correct? I want to help my uncle wiping Windows from his computer, and if Linux Mint can handle it directly, that that's absolutely excellent
Hi, thanks for the feedback. If you choose 'Clean Install' during the installation process, Linux Mint will format the partition and remove any existing files or previous operating systems. This will give you a fresh, brand-new Linux Mint operating system. Hope this helps!
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 ?
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!
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.
@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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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?
Suggestion: At around the 9:22 point...perhaps add if one is installing Linux Mint within a Virtualization application, i.e., VirtualBox, select "Erase disk and install Linux Mint." Unless I am mistaken, one is installing Mint WITHIN the virtualization software area, NOT where the host OS resides.
@@PulsarTECH Thank you for the reply. I gave up trying to use VirtualBox--never got it to recognize the ISO. Instead I'm using a bootable USB stick with the Linux Mint ISO. Using this method, this video makes very clear the limits of using a USB stick.
@@Robert-yp9zs yes, actually if you want to have Linux Mint installed directly on the USB drive, so that you can save files to it and more, I'm working on a new detailed video how to do it, should be out soon. Stay tuned!
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
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!
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 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.
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.
Do you think this operating system is a good option once windows 10 no longer has support?? I have an old laptop that won't be able to get Windows 11 (and honestly he's very slow already 😂) and I was thinking of giving him to my mom so I wanted something user friendly.
Yes, Linux Mint would probably be the best option in this case, as it has a user interface quite similar to Windows. If the laptop is old, try the MATE edition or even the XFCE edition, as they will run smoother. Hope you like it!
If you got 2 or more disks and one of them is running windows then please take out the windows disk (unless you want to install on the same disk) i told it to install to my non windows disk and a portion of it still installed on my windows one.
Hi, Linux Mint is a popular Linux distribution known for its ease of use and user-friendly interface. Linux Mint's default desktop environment, Cinnamon, is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, especially for users transitioning from Windows. It provides a familiar layout with a taskbar, start menu, and system tray. There are many other benefits, you can find on their website.
@@epicjonny155 Yes, Linux Mint can work with a wide range of laptops, including gaming laptops. While some laptops may require additional configuration or driver installation for certain hardware components to work optimally, Linux Mint generally supports a variety of hardware configurations out of the box.
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!
Hi, you're welcome. Glad it was helpful. You can check this video here where I explain possible issues with Wi-Fi on Linux and how to fix them th-cam.com/video/t-93pDLugzw/w-d-xo.html Hope it 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 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?
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.
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, 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!
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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.
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!
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.
It only became easy some time last year
Seriously!!
@@TK_1529 can I ask why it was hard before ?
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for the very clear and easy to follow Linux Mint installation guide!
You're welcome!
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
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!
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.
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. 😂
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.
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.
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.
Very clear and precise, thank you!
You're very welcome! Thanks for your support!
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!
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.
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!
Best guide I have seen so far. 🤩 Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for such a good tutorial
You’re welcome 😊
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!
Thanks, helped me get it up and running, goodbye spying bloatware, sorry I mean Windows!
You bet. Glad it was helpful and welcome to the Linux community!
Thanks for the easy to follow installation instructions😊
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best for newbies!!! I did it! Thank you!
Wonderful!
Its very helping me as a beginner linux user thankyou
Great to hear!
Excellent - thanks!
You're very welcome!
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.
Thank you! I'm sick of microsoft so I decided I'm going to build a brand new PC! I will definitely be returning back to this video once I have that rig going! :)
Glad I could help! Best of luck.
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
Thanks brother, very simple steps to follow, very helpful!
You bet!
Thank You Very Much Sir Clean And Clear ❤
Glad it helped
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.
Thank you so much for this video, it was a big help!
You're very welcome!
Amazing tutorial. And i'm doing it on the exact same acer 😂
Good luck! Have fun.
Thank you very much
Clear, easy installation!!!!!!
Great to hear! Thank you for your comment.
I love the beautiful interior BC lake pic
Me too!
Informative Tutorial 👍
Thanks 🙂
Balenaetecher portable not available anymore :(
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.
On a HP EliteBook (8560w) there is one extra step you must take to make it work. After you have installed Linus Mint according to the guide, and restart, no bootable drive is found. So you must go into BIOS settings (F10) and change to UEFI start. It is called experimental and will give you a warning, but it is ok. Restart and everything works fine.
Thanks for the update!
Easy to digest and straight to the point, great video man! I was wondering, by doing the direct install with the USB and choosing to delete disk, that'll completely remove any previous OS and the data it had, correct? I want to help my uncle wiping Windows from his computer, and if Linux Mint can handle it directly, that that's absolutely excellent
Hi, thanks for the feedback. If you choose 'Clean Install' during the installation process, Linux Mint will format the partition and remove any existing files or previous operating systems. This will give you a fresh, brand-new Linux Mint operating system. Hope this helps!
@@PulsarTECH Absolutely perfect for what I need then, much appreciated brother!
@@MaxJM711 you're welcome!
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 ?
"it's just gonna be a two minutes..." he says casually, while I have a 2 HOURS left... LOL
Indeed, that was pretty quick!
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.
Thank you for the video! Can you please show to create a bootable Linux Mint USB drive not a live boot but a permanent install on a USB drive?
Got it on my list.
Just pick the usb drive as the install location, like any other drive
Thank you for the help!!
No problem!
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
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.
excellent tutorial, thank you
You're welcome. Thanks very much for your feedback!
Doesn't give me the option to ejects the USB stick
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
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!
Thanks for the really useful content. Sub'd.🙂
You're welcome. Thanks for the sub!
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.
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.
Free at last - Free at last - thank God almighty I'm free at last!
Glad to hear that!
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
thanks mate with microsoft 's shit going on right now I decided to finally start experimenting with linux so this a great help!
You're welcome, you can check my Linux playlist if you need extra help and stay tuned for more Linux videos!
@@PulsarTECH I just might
your computer left mine in the does during flashing wow. what kinda beast are you running back there
I think he fast forwarded it
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!
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
What if installing it on a new SSD hard drive that isn't formatted, will it do that as well for the install?
Suggestion: At around the 9:22 point...perhaps add if one is installing Linux Mint within a Virtualization application, i.e., VirtualBox, select "Erase disk and install Linux Mint." Unless I am mistaken, one is installing Mint WITHIN the virtualization software area, NOT where the host OS resides.
Hi, this installation was on a laptop and it is the only operating system there, not a dual boot. Sorry, not sure what you're trying to refer to.
@@PulsarTECH Thank you for the reply. I gave up trying to use VirtualBox--never got it to recognize the ISO. Instead I'm using a bootable USB stick with the Linux Mint ISO. Using this method, this video makes very clear the limits of using a USB stick.
@@Robert-yp9zs yes, actually if you want to have Linux Mint installed directly on the USB drive, so that you can save files to it and more, I'm working on a new detailed video how to do it, should be out soon. Stay tuned!
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
Thanks mate 😊❤
You're very welcome!
Its kicking back into bios after the last step pls help
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!
THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You're welcome!!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
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!
Please help how do you get to the black screen before startup
Found out!!
Great!
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.
thank you
You're welcome!
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!
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.
Do you think this operating system is a good option once windows 10 no longer has support?? I have an old laptop that won't be able to get Windows 11 (and honestly he's very slow already 😂) and I was thinking of giving him to my mom so I wanted something user friendly.
Yes, Linux Mint would probably be the best option in this case, as it has a user interface quite similar to Windows. If the laptop is old, try the MATE edition or even the XFCE edition, as they will run smoother. Hope you like it!
@@PulsarTECH thank u!
If you got 2 or more disks and one of them is running windows then please take out the windows disk (unless you want to install on the same disk) i told it to install to my non windows disk and a portion of it still installed on my windows one.
Linux Mint doesn't work with Nvidia graphics on my laptop. Ubuntu works with the same kernel as LM.
It's time to leave Windows for me, really excited to use a good Operating system for once
All the best. Hope you will like it. Linux Mint is definitely the easiest to get used to unlike other Linux distros with more unusual user interface.
Same!
this video is promising for me to switch to linux but i want to know what are the benefits of Mint compared to other linux os?
Hi, Linux Mint is a popular Linux distribution known for its ease of use and user-friendly interface. Linux Mint's default desktop environment, Cinnamon, is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, especially for users transitioning from Windows. It provides a familiar layout with a taskbar, start menu, and system tray. There are many other benefits, you can find on their website.
@@PulsarTECH does it work with any laptop including Gaming Laptops?
@@epicjonny155 Yes, Linux Mint can work with a wide range of laptops, including gaming laptops. While some laptops may require additional configuration or driver installation for certain hardware components to work optimally, Linux Mint generally supports a variety of hardware configurations out of the box.
@@PulsarTECH ok then thanks for the info
we can also use rufus
Yes, Rufus is also another flashing utility app.
Thank you
Welcome!
When I'm in bios, my USB doesn't get detected. Any help please??
Is it formatted to fat32
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.
شكراً 👍
مرحبا بكم👍
5:09 "If USB Stick doesn't Load try to press f2, f7, f8, f12, del, tab, esc"
sorry my hands are too small for that 😭
lol
Hi, I just install Linux thank you for your toturtual. One question wifi is not working, I tried everything. Help me please. Thanks
Hi, you're welcome. Glad it was helpful. You can check this video here where I explain possible issues with Wi-Fi on Linux and how to fix them th-cam.com/video/t-93pDLugzw/w-d-xo.html Hope it 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 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?
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.
I’ve been on the Linux mint logo for a while
So how can I undo this whole process?
What do you mean?
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!
What different off etcher windows installer with portable?
Hi, with portable you can run it without installation.
I don't have portable one option only installer option
thanks !
You're welcome!
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!