Beginner's Guide to Installing Linux Mint

[@PulsarTECH]

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[@genooxai]

After i remove the usb it says squashfs error

[@rsquaremedia-innovationlab]

best linux video on youtube for newbies. super straight forward and you didnt waste time talking rubbish like many other linux channels on here.

[@PulsarTECH]

Thanks very much for your feedback, glad it was helpful!

[@pawnhearts8785]

Technically they don't teach rubbish, they just teach stuff beginners clearly don't give af about.

[@logancheese4208]

​@pawnhearts8785 What should a beginner know about linux

[@SakugaAsu]

​@@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

[@neverlock1983]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

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!

[@zechssiguro7476]

I wasn't brought here by the algorithm! I was DRIVEN Here by Jumping OUT of WINDOWS! Head 1st!

[@dimitritzer5028]

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!

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it helped! Thanks very much for your comment and feedback.

[@IglooCrafter1]

my shackles from microsoft and windows is now broken and i am a free man

[@PulsarTECH]

LOL, good for you! Hope you like it!

[@im_munted]

same, tired of being forced into everything

[@richh650]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

You are very welcome. Thank you for your feedback!

[@KneelB4Bacon]

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:).

[@Blurns]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

Yes, as a compare button would be nice.

[@Hurtwolf]

Very clear and precise, thank you!

[@PulsarTECH]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your support!

[@TornadoVT]

so no portable so i do installer instead?

[@hyperangelicx]

yes it works just fine

[@Icureditwithmybrain]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your feedback.

[@TK_1529]

It only became easy some time last year

[@carbonite1983]

Getting ready to setup a small form factor media server and this is just the video i needed to get started. Thanks!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great to hear that!

[@kingiv3943]

Thanks for the very clear and easy to follow Linux Mint installation guide!

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome!

[@hyperangelicx]

This is the best for newbies!!! I did it! Thank you!

[@PulsarTECH]

Wonderful!

[@jimkyle8008]

Why did you skip the authentication/verification process to ensure that the Linux Mint software downloaded from the mirror site was genuine?

[@Subject_Keter]

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.

[@mrtea7562]

Balenaetecher portable not available anymore :(

[@peterraymont2230]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment and feedback.

[@wittevasseline4727]

It wont load to the computer where am i supposed to press the key combinations?

[@matinhosmatos]

i'm having the same problem

[@ryanraymond285]

same here, what did ya do?

[@matinhosmatos]

@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]

@@matinhosmatos yeah I tried that. No go, it doesn't register the external hard drive... I'm done for now.

[@matinhosmatos]

@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

[@paulysguitarjournal]

BalenaEtcher freezes when I select the .iso file. Update: nope, still can’t get it to work. Verified the file and everything.

[@daedalduo]

Yeah same issue. Also there is no portable version on the website for Windows. Only Installer.

[@paulysguitarjournal]

There is an issue with Etcher 1.19.21. I downloaded the portable Etcher from Sourceforge: balenaEtcher-1.18.11 and it worked.

[@PulsarTECH]

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.

[@60_069]

@@PulsarTECHyeah same happened to me as well with belina and rufus did its job!

[@muhammadfadhil8908]

Its very helping me as a beginner linux user thankyou

[@PulsarTECH]

Great to hear!

[@flinson3429]

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.

[@jayrony69]

it gets stuck on a black screen after I do "start linux mint 21.3 cinnamon 64-bit"

[@peterraymont2230]

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.

[@MANNY100123]

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! :)

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad I could help! Best of luck.

[@jesseramon4880]

Thank you very much Clear, easy installation!!!!!!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great to hear! Thank you for your comment.

[@youcefbd_-_]

i don't need 2 pc's right? i can do all that on the pc that i want linux in?

[@PulsarTECH]

Absolutely, only 1 USB drive and 1 computer.

[@im_munted]

Amazing tutorial. And i'm doing it on the exact same acer 😂

[@PulsarTECH]

Good luck! Have fun.

[@cronicjohnson]

your computer left mine in the does during flashing wow. what kinda beast are you running back there

[@a.raza14]

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

[@PulsarTECH]

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!

[@TracerX]

When I select the ISO the app does absolutely nothing. This didnt happen with peppermint.

[@The.NatureGuy]

It's time to leave Windows for me, really excited to use a good Operating system for once

[@PulsarTECH]

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.

[@Domakuro]

Same!

[@MaxJM711]

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

[@PulsarTECH]

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!

[@MaxJM711]

@@PulsarTECH Absolutely perfect for what I need then, much appreciated brother!

[@PulsarTECH]

@@MaxJM711 you're welcome!

[@engineeringcanada]

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?

[@PulsarTECH]

Got it on my list.

[@samuelwaller4924]

Just pick the usb drive as the install location, like any other drive

[@frickcomments]

Doesn't give me the option to ejects the USB stick

[@Obscure97]

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).

[@PulsarTECH]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2G5daOqmbt_nJI. 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!

[@Obscure97]

Thanks

[@Subject_Keter]

​@@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]

@@Subject_Keter Absolutely, it's time consuming!

[@r.k1050]

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.

[@pezpeculiar9557]

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

[@canalinformativocolegiosan6694]

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...

[@PulsarTECH]

De nada, me alegra que este tutorial te haya sido útil.

[@marjorieclamen3960]

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?

[@outbackeddie]

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?

[@adamf1498]

Try right clicking and going through properties. You should be able to make an exception there

[@SmokeFactory]

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?

[@ibrahimdeniz7308]

here i am, thinking i not an idiot and i can manage using linux... having to reinstall because i revoked admin rights from admin :)

[@MohammadNassir-wf1ud]

I cant find balena etcher portable , i can only see the installer version. does it matter if i choose installer ?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, no installer will do the same job.

[@supabagel]

@@PulsarTECH hi i only found the same thing there is no portable on balena etcher anymore

[@PulsarTECH]

@@supabagel you can use the installer, it will do the same job.

[@amodhnaik_2006]

Its kicking back into bios after the last step pls help

[@sir_kronos]

"it's just gonna be a two minutes..." he says casually, while I have a 2 HOURS left... LOL

[@PulsarTECH]

Indeed, that was pretty quick!

[@Robert-yp9zs]

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]

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.

[@Robert-yp9zs]

@@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.

[@PulsarTECH]

@@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!

[@DavidIsFrenchTemp]

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!

[@PulsarTECH]

You bet, hope it will work for you!

[@DavidIsFrenchTemp]

@@PulsarTECH it did work now I'm trying to go back to windows 10

[@Sorry_to_Break_the_News]

@@DavidIsFrenchTemp Why?

[@DavidIsFrenchTemp]

@@Sorry_to_Break_the_News buggy asf

[@theriskinator5736]

I love the beautiful interior BC lake pic

[@PulsarTECH]

Me too!

[@romulus1136]

I don't have portable one option only installer option

[@str8up598]

Free at last - Free at last - thank God almighty I'm free at last!

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad to hear that!

[@ludadoyt8317]

Will this work in legacy mode?

[@myeflatley1150]

Please remove your old video that says to single click the icon

[@saltiestcrystal]

I have try to mess around with linux last night and the biggest problem I have so far was my wifi driver not showed as supported devices because how new it is. My wifi driver is a Intel wifi 6e ax211 160mhz, is there a way to get proper drivers for it or I am better off waiting until the drivers get proper support

[@just_a_sushi]

What would be my next steps after installing linux? Drivers? If so from where?

[@PulsarTECH]

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.

[@HollyHertig]

THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome!!

[@thewhiteghostproject6722]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

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

[@PulsarTECH]

@@ௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌௌூ 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.

[@oneilmw]

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 😭

[@pezpeculiar9557]

lol

[@charliecarpenter2840]

Thanks, windows free! very happy computer functions properly again now the malwear is yeeted

[@PulsarTECH]

Good to hear

[@conqueryourself3277]

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

[@AGreyGenericCat]

Didn’t fw the Ai shit Microsoft was pushing, thanks.

[@PulsarTECH]

LOL, glad it is helpful!

[@swinside]

Best guide I have seen so far. 🤩 Thank you.

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamlusdoc4986]

woooohhhh said 2 minutes download but my internet was 3 hours to download my goodnesss hahaha

[@PulsarTECH]

Oh, that's a very long time!

[@williamlusdoc4986]

by the way before i install this linux is this permanent? cause i want a permanent 1

[@PulsarTECH]

Yes, after you create a bootable USB drive, continue on with step 5 for the permanent installation.

[@bitsuuuuuu]

Yeahhh goodbye Windows (that I used since 98)

[@PulsarTECH]

I hope you will enjoy Linux

[@MrMichaeldavidsmith]

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.

[@Ginger_Hrn]

So how can I undo this whole process?

[@GeatanoLeone]

What do you mean?

[@daezwae985]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

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.

[@gulchbrammer1967]

There's no option for a portable installation of Balena Etcher

[@PulsarTECH]

True, they must have removed it since the video was posted. That's unfortunate, not sure why but thanks for the update. The installer version is completely fine too.

[@Sorry_to_Break_the_News]

The two or three times that I have tried Linux in the past, it has fatally crashed due to absolutely nothing, like resetting, or removing an SD card, or something. Is Mint stable?

[@PulsarTECH]

Absolutely, never had problems with it. Hope it works for you this time!

[@Sorry_to_Break_the_News]

@@PulsarTECH Many thanks.

[@PulsarTECH]

@@Sorry_to_Break_the_News welcome

[@saurabhgaikwad3057]

How to install linux only on windows partition without loosing other drives and its data?

[@TheCuCuTrain]

Step 4, I got a Lenovo and there's no f keys.. did DEL, TAB, Or ESC work for anyone?

[@poranamisiayt8839]

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"

[@noname18305]

I got the bottom one :-: Did you ever find a solution? I reset my PC and I'm trying again currently

[@PulsarTECH]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTKdX96hKyYn8k

[@noname18305]

@@poranamisiayt8839 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 KZbin.

[@wittevasseline4727]

Please help how do you get to the black screen before startup

[@wittevasseline4727]

Found out!!

[@PulsarTECH]

Great!

[@Thezdev]

Unusable space error how to fix it

[@josephhenderson2538]

I'm upgrading to Linux because I'm sick of Microsoft invading my privacy. I'm going to set it up on my laptop as a test run before I reconfigure my gaming PC. However, when I went to shut off my laptop to ensure I can boot it up with the usb stick, there was an update already downloaded and queued. I decided to let Windows update to be safe (I'm new to this, but I figured it'd be a bad idea to install two separate OSs at the same time), and when I turned my laptop on, Copilot magically appeared on my taskbar. It seems my timing is impeccable.

[@PulsarTECH]

I hear you, Linux Mint is the way to go, they don't collect your data, it's free and they are getting more and more software written for Linux.

[@coffeepot3123]

I'm a complete coconut brain on this topic, so i appreciate it man.

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback.

[@coffeepot3123]

@@PulsarTECH I appreciate the Indian call center responses. 😂

[@Andrea-sq2lk]

how do i remove linux mint from my usb stick? I only tried it and went back to windows and I didn't try it in the end

[@PulsarTECH]

To be able to use the USB stick again, it needs to be formatted back to NTFS or FAT32 or exFAT file system. You can do that with Windows Disk Manager app if you're using Windows.

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

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

[@stig6339]

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

[@guestuser515]

I have the same issue. When I select the compatibility mode I see the out of memory error…

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, try to re-download the iso image, and re-flash it onto another USB stick. Hope this helps!

[@horsethi3f]

Copilot and Adobe are pushing me away from Windows. Im considering switching over to Linux...

[@PulsarTECH]

If you're first time using Linux, I would start with Mint, it is the most comfortable for the beginner users.

[@horsethi3f]

I hit some snags trying out Linux. On Mint, my soundcard dont work. Known problem with Linux 6.5 and Lenevo Legion laptops. Tried Kubuntu, it had poor support for UI scaling. Everything looks tiny on high resolutions. Plain Ubuntu works right out of the box. NVIDIA drivers worked fine, good UI and installer. But "Suspend" just freezes the system, seems to be an issue with Kernel 6.8. Worse, I just learned that Linux generally dont support Hibernate that well, which is crucial for me... Giving up on Linux for now :/

[@PulsarTECH]

@@horsethi3f It sounds like you’ve had quite an adventure trying to find the right Linux distribution for your Lenovo Legion laptop. Linux Mint is generally known for its stability and ease of use, but hardware compatibility can sometimes be an issue with certain kernel versions. Try Pop!_OS, which has a good track record with Lenovo and NVIDIA hardware. It also has a great UI scaling implementation. Good luck!

[@cowboy5706]

Hi, I just install Linux thank you for your toturtual. One question wifi is not working, I tried everything. Help me please. Thanks

[@PulsarTECH]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6cZKN6gdqasNk Hope it will help

[@adamf1498]

My attempts have failed at balena lol. Error opening source lol

[@PulsarTECH]

If Balena is failing for some reason, you can Rufus a try. It's also a free piece of software and it seems to work better for some people.

[@adamf1498]

@@PulsarTECH hey thanks for the reply. I tried balena on another pc and I ran into the same thing. So I got an older release of balena from GitHub and got it working!

[@tuchan2002]

thanks !

[@PulsarTECH]

You're welcome!

[@ksdtsubfil6840]

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.

[@Sillyyamee_]

i followed all the steps but i have no audio? :

[@premabhakti4034]

Thanks for the easy to follow installation instructions😊

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roborat]

Hey mine just won't boot, the grub menu comes up then it just black screens

[@PulsarTECH]

What computer do you have? Go to the BIOS and make sure in the boot priority order, it is placed in the first place.

[@roborat]

@PulsarTECH it was a weird Interaction with the old harddrive I was trying to use. Thanks for responding though

[@PulsarTECH]

@@roborat you're welcome. Hope you have got it fixed!

[@wetpu3574]

I open my pc but theres no option like that

[@Drottninggatan2017]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

Thanks for the update!

[@timchip888]

It just says: please install an operative system on a hard drive, but how?

[@PulsarTECH]

When do you get this message?

[@really_hungryrat]

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?

[@PulsarTECH]

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.

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

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.

[@PulsarTECH]

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!

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

I did everything you said but as soon as I finished installing Linux Mint and ejected the flash drive, it brought me back to Windows 11 and Linux Mint was lost! What can I do to stop this from happening again?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi , are you trying to create a dual-boot system with Win11? Have you installed Linux Mint on a different drive? The boot order in your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings may need to be adjusted to prioritize the Linux Mint installation over Windows. Reboot your computer: If you're currently in Windows, restart your computer. Access BIOS/UEFI settings: During the boot process, you'll need to access your computer's BIOS or UEFI settings. This is typically done by pressing a specific key (such as F2, F12, Del, Esc, or another key) repeatedly as your computer starts up. The specific key varies depending on your computer's manufacturer. Change boot order: Once you're in the BIOS or UEFI settings, look for an option related to "Boot Order," "Boot Sequence," or "Boot Priority." Set the option so that your computer boots from the hard drive or SSD where Linux Mint is installed first, before attempting to boot from any other devices. Hope this helps!

[@drowsytheawsum]

Do graphics drivers install automatically onto linux/different os? (Such as Nvidia or other graphics drivers)

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, in many cases, especially with popular Linux distributions, basic graphics drivers are included in the operating system's kernel or as part of the default installation. These drivers often provide basic functionality for graphics cards, allowing you to use your computer's display at a basic level. However, for optimal performance, additional features, and support for the latest hardware, it's often recommended to install proprietary graphics drivers provided by the manufacturer, such as Nvidia or AMD. Manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD provide proprietary graphics drivers for their hardware. These drivers often offer better performance, support for advanced features (such as gaming, video editing, or GPU acceleration), and compatibility with the latest hardware. Hope this helps!

[@jayez2007]

That was way too easy😊

[@PulsarTECH]

Glad to hear that!

[@ashn7146]

So will Linux Mint laptop install save files like Windows and pull them back up after a computer shutdown/restart?

[@faares_]

lmk if u have this answer 🙏🏽

[@AmirunNahin-i8n]

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?

[@PulsarTECH]

Simply go to the Windows Disk Manager and format the USB drive to NTFS, and it should return to its usual 8GB capacity.

[@lucassthazra94416]

Is the flash drive volume showing UEFI

[@surajj8594]

​@@PulsarTECH, Hi I formatted the drive using Disk manager still it is showing as 4.94 MB only, Please help

[@PulsarTECH]

@@surajj8594 maybe there is some unallocated space, then you need to create a volume with that unallocated space to be able to use it.

[@60_069]

Once I removed the usb stick my laptop says “no boot device” after the installation. It’s very confusing

[@faares_]

idk much b nobody responded so basically i think u downloaded linux os onto ur usb which the bios is going to use the os to launch(the os is stored on the usb since its downloaded there) either keep the usb in or look up how to transfer it onto an hdd/sdd or just re install it without the usb ( u will probably lose all ur files and stuff one the hard drive ur installing it on and even along with other ssd/hdd devices connected to your pc

[@wittevasseline4727]

I dont understand what to do after step 3 please help

[@jacksonjohnson9674]

Thanks, helped me get it up and running, goodbye spying bloatware, sorry I mean Windows!

[@PulsarTECH]

You bet. Glad it was helpful and welcome to the Linux community!

[@LucasEditzzYt]

Im on a old mac i can't launch the balena etcher is there any solution for me?

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, you can try Rufus instead.

[@DavidIsFrenchTemp]

​@@PulsarTECHis rufus the same thing???

[@PulsarTECH]

@@DavidIsFrenchTemp it will do the same job.

[@markhyu1265]

hallo.whenever i run the stick. it always black screen. the start linux option not showing.

[@PulsarTECH]

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!

[@ponga_6855]

I'm trying to install linux on an old laptop, I booted linux from the usb and now I should do the actual installation but the laptop is not connecting to the wireless router, I think it's missing the drivers for both the built in wifi card and the wifi usb stick I tried. The laptop doesn't have an ethernet port so I'm gonna have to get an adapter... this is very annoying, hopefully once I get the connection the installation goes smoothly but this far I've not had a good time. PS Nothing against your video, your guide is very good

[@PulsarTECH]

Hi, to have internet connection during installation is not mandatory but recommended. If your internet connection is not working, try to install it without it. Hopefully it works for you!