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mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 7:47 PM

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I am trying to install mint on my new Thinkpad which came preloaded with ubuntu. I followed the installation instructions to a T. When booting from the usb I am given the default options to start linux mint cinnamon, however in both default mode and compatibility mode it simply opens ubuntu with no option to install a permanent partition of mint. I am unsure what to do, I have already disabled secure boot, and have also tried flashing a new iso image to the usb but nothing seems to work

torpid ether Feb 15, 2025, 7:50 PM

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go in BIOS, disable fast boot, then ensure uefi usb storage device is at the top of boot priority list.

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or if computer is ancient, and has no UEFI, just put usb storage to top

mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 7:52 PM

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Thank you for the timely response, I will try this and get back to you

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Alright so unfortunately I have already tried the aforementioned solutions to no avail

torpid ether Feb 15, 2025, 7:59 PM

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that's quite odd

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how did u prepare the usb?

mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 PM

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per the installation instructions I used etcher

torpid ether Feb 15, 2025, 8:02 PM

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did u see the fast boot option in bios?

mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 8:04 PM

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not by the same name, the given options were 'quick boot' and 'diagnostic'

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I am on diagnostic

torpid ether Feb 15, 2025, 8:05 PM

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good

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well try this method, boot back to ubuntu to do this

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#1295816480256163892 message pay attention to step 1b, 3a, 4b, and 6b

mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 8:08 PM

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will do and get back to you

mint hinge Feb 15, 2025, 9:01 PM

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Yes this worked! Thank you for all your help

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