rustic wraith
So, this is my first time trying Linux in general. After seeing so many videos to move to it after Windows is hogging our data lol and ads.
I keep getting this warning when I launch it to try it out. Can I get some help on how to fix this?
Side Note: My computer works fine with it. ASUS Motherboard. My laptop, MSI, says files are missing (And they really are missing). And I'd rather use my laptop as the guinea pig before using it on my computer.
rustic wraith
https://discord.com/channels/628978428019736619/1295810542056902759 fix here
Thank you! Though slight issue, my Secure boot seems to be permanently on. It's greyed out. So I can't disable it. I am not sure if Windows 11 is causing this (as I believe it was required to install it), or if this is just how my BIOS was intended.
Scratch that. Just noticed its off now. But still greyed out. So if I could get some help on figuring out how to freely turn it off and on, that would be great
ruby patrol
Scratch that. Just noticed its off now. But still greyed out. So if I could get ...
you may need to set a admin/supervisor password in your UEFI setup
it may work with SB enabled aswell, but it depends on the machine and implementation. each firmware does it a bit differently
rustic wraith
you may need to set a admin/supervisor password in your UEFI setup
It is enabled. Accident but if it helps, then I'm glad I got it 😂
Last thing, is there a program you can recommend? To help backup my Windows 11 Image. I keep seeing that I could lose it when dual booting. So I want to make sure I'm prepared.
ruby patrol
Last thing, is there a program you can recommend? To help backup my Windows 11 I...
Not familiar with that, never seen anyone use it either.
rustic wraith
RIP
rustic wraith
Not familiar with that, never seen anyone use it either.
Well anyways, thanks a lot with the help! Linux is working now.
Also, just figured it out, I could've gone into the Windows Settings to backup 😂
Thanks again!
ruby patrol
do make sure to disable windows fast startup too, before installing
rustic wraith
do make sure to disable windows fast startup too, before installing
Oh right. I forgot about that part. Is that in BIOS too?
tiny obsidian
Oh right. I forgot about that part. Is that in BIOS too?
nope. it's in windows power options control panel re: buttons on the left pane
tiny obsidian
Last thing, is there a program you can recommend? To help backup my Windows 11 I...
download the win 11 ISO onto a ventoy'd usb prepared with GPT and NTFS format.
keep ur other data on a separate usually-not-connected backup portable drive
keep a copy of official Mint ISO also on the same ventoy'd usb. if either os goes wonky u can fix from it
rustic wraith
Got them both already. And I fell asleep while it was making the Windows Image 😂
But thank you!
ruby patrol
Got them both already. And I fell asleep while it was making the Windows Image �...
is this solved then?
rustic wraith
I'd say so. But hold off for a second. I still need to install it. If it goes smoothly, then yes.
rustic wraith
is this solved then?
So I finished installing Linux. But when I restarted, wasn't I supposed to see a GRUB? Or selection between Windows or Linux?
I restarted and it just started Windows naturally
Fast Startup is disabled. Secure Boot is disabled. Both beforehand.
Side Note: I just found out my Fast Boot in BIOS was on. I turned it off. But still launches Windows. Unless I use F2 to tell it to start Linux.
tiny obsidian
Check your BIOS boot priority list. Put the "ubuntu" entry to the top.