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ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:33 AM

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sooooooo i use mint on my main pc and i wanna know the best softwares to send files from mint to a usb stick also the thing to that we need to sned some other things in the gile and idk

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:35 AM

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do you mean how to create a bootable USB with a linux distro on it?

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what's "gile"?

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@ripe matrix

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:39 AM

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yueee

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yeeee @proven surge

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mb for making you wait

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:40 AM

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what the hell is 'gile'?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:40 AM

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typo i meant file also js dont think abt anything i said the main this is the bootable usb

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i ddidnt know how to describe it

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:41 AM

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ok so you're asking how to make a bootable usb, that's it right?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:41 AM

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yep sir

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ngl

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i js need the help with

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idk last time i did this i had to add 2 more things to it

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to the file

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:42 AM

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#1295816480256163892 message see that. if ur working now from a Windows pc, get the windows one

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instructions all there, nice and clear

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how big of a usb drive do you have?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:43 AM

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so in that pc windows isnt working anymore cuz duhh it was originaly working on vista and got switched to win 7 but its very slow

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4gb

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ille get xfce

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:44 AM

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ok that is enough for one ISO to fit

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:44 AM

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ik

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:44 AM

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work from any linux or windows pc to set up the usb with ventoy exactly as guide says

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:44 AM

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i did it before on the pc im using this time my only problem was the idk lemme send you

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aight ty

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:50 AM

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u can check the shasum.txt file against ventoy later

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see:
Verify ISO'S: #1367031929999986698 message

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:54 AM

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also

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@proven surge the usb im using is the old one i used to get mint before and now its full and i cant delete its old files to get the new ones

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 12:55 AM

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use ventoy and it will clear it

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 12:56 AM

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sooo i dont think it has linux version of it

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:03 AM

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you're working from a linux machine right now?

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@ripe matrix read step 1. GOOD.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 AM

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ye

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im using ventoy rn

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sooo look

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i wanna remove this cinnamon vers and add xfce is it like dat?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:05 AM

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the graphic is spinning

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yes?

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dont mount it anyway

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@ripe matrix

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run ventoy as per step 3b

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:08 AM

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ok

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ye fuck ts that pc usb connectors are dead

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https://tenor.com/view/deadass-kratos-are-you-serious-gif-17416856702588199050

Tenor

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:11 AM

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ahhh. wait

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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close ventoy and disks app

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remove the usb stick

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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ye did it

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and plugged into the laptop

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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then plug it where mouse is plugged

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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ik did it but nothing comes

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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on the linux pc

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:12 AM

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nah

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the laptop

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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no

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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the 2007 laptop that was using vista and switched to 7

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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use the working pc NOW

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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put usb in

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then run ventoy again

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and follow exactly from step 2 to 6

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:13 AM

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ye it got it files

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ye did all of these

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before and now when i plug it to main pc

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:14 AM

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ok open disks app

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:14 AM

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it works and got the files

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:14 AM

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and show me now the usb

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:15 AM

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told ya

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the laptop connectors are dead

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:15 AM

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this is not right the pic

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click the dots menu, ok

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near top

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:16 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:16 AM

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first click stop button to unmount partition 1

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:16 AM

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it js deleted everything

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:16 AM

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what did u do?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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so throw in garbage

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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pressed the button in the right of the stop button\

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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buy good usb not that cheap

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or,

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do u have ethernet cable and router?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:18 AM

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nah trust that laptop have been left to dust untouched for 7 years

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i tought i couldve revived it ;-;

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:18 AM

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im not talking aqbout laptop

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:18 AM

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i have ethernet cable

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:18 AM

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im talking why thhis SHIT usb disabppeared from disks app

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:18 AM

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its my only source of internet in this pc (ye no wifi motherboard 💔 )

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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proven surge im talking why thhis SHIT usb disabppeared from disks app

cuz i kinda accidently deleted it

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pressed here

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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unplug usb, and replug it slowly

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and dont do ANYTHING else ahead of me

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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nvm its back

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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open DISKS app and show

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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click the stop button (square)

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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say when u did it

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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i did

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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it's now unmounted, yes?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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yeeee

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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go to the dots menu in top right.

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choose "FORMAT DRIVE"

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do NOT disturb the usb by touch, nor shake the computer AT ALL

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:21 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:22 AM

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use msdos type for format

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:22 AM

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next?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:22 AM

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click + icon now

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choose FAT32 type

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:23 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:23 AM

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then show once it has created new volume.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:23 AM

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well...

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:24 AM

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ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:25 AM

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aight

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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done?

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@ripe matrix

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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yeeee

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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show it in DISKS

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:28 AM

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ripe matrix

did u do the last part of step one here? if so, continue to step 2 and 3

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:28 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:30 AM

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ripe matrix ok

for step 4b, just leave it alone as MBR, the default. since this is going to be for very old PC

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:31 AM

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aight also im searching for that file that got gui

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found it

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did step 3 whats next?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:32 AM

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the rest.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:33 AM

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did it

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but then what?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:33 AM

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up to the end of step 6, and do be attentive of step 6

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:34 AM

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step6??

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:34 AM

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then once step 6 is done, safely unmount the usb (safe eject) and take it to your laptop. then plug it in, and turn it on, and press BIOS key

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:34 AM

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oh ye this one

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:34 AM

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and boot usb

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:35 AM

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im a dumb-ass that didnt understand 6

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:35 AM

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just copy the iso.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:36 AM

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ok

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so

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now i go to the bios of that laptop (i've been in that bios for 2h now)

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:39 AM

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did u wait for it to copy and wait more exactly as step 6 says?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:39 AM

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yeeee

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:39 AM

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did u safely eject the usb stick?

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:40 AM

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ye

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after waiting half a min

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:40 AM

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then plug it to laptop, and show pic of BIOS boot options screen

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:41 AM

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i dont have my phone on me but after pressing boot options

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:42 AM

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oh also, if u think the usb stick grips a bit too loosely, take it out, and squeeze the flat part of the connector only, verrrrrrrrrrrry slightly with pliers. then it will grip tighter

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:43 AM

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it show show
F10 and F12 delay (sec) [0]
CD-ROM boot [enabled]
Floppy Boot [enabled]

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:43 AM

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it's possible too that that model of computer cannot boot from USB ports.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:43 AM

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Internal Network Adapter Boot [disabled]

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and theres also

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boot orders

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:44 AM

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in which case, you can either boot from network (with some special software) or make a CD

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:44 AM

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proven surge it's possible too that that model of computer cannot boot from USB ports.

might be cuz of very old motherboard but i dont think so'

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cuz ppl got linux on very old pcs

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:44 AM

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yes but they use CD or DVD

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check boot order options

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you can also boot from LAN, it has the option, but you need 2 ethernet cables, and be close to router, and use a special software tool.

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:46 AM

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ripe matrix Internal Network Adapter Boot [disabled]

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ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:46 AM

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Usb Floppy
ATAPI CD/DVD ROM drive
Notebook Hard Drive
USB Diskette on Key
USB Hard Drive
! Network Adapter

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:46 AM

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proven surge .

?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:46 AM

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ok so move USB floppy to very bottom

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:47 AM

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how?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:47 AM

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put USB Diskette on Key to top. USB hard drive 2nd position. Notbook hard drive third position. CD below it

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pg up/pg dn or whatever keys it says to modify values

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:48 AM

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but how to move em

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TS AINT WORKING AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:49 AM

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highlight

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and READ

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:49 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/teto-kasane-teto-teto-plush-kasane-teto-plush-crush-it-gif-16166927453889012815

Tenor

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:49 AM

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it tells u how to change

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:49 AM

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it says

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keys used ti view or configure devices : up and down arrows select a device.
f5 and f6 moves the device up or down.
the boot capability will be disabled if the device with the exlamation mark.

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https://tenor.com/view/spongebob-gif-5787005613059506418

Tenor

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i dont understand shit

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:51 AM

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highlight the top one (usb floppy)

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f5 or f6 to move it down

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:52 AM

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proven surge put USB Diskette on Key to top. USB hard drive 2nd position. Notbook hard drive ...

make this order final.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:52 AM

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yk

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fuck myself

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you see for some reasons

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i tought the copying finished

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while it was at 98pourcent

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and i tought it ended

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:53 AM

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oh for FUCKS SAKES MAN

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go f'n do it right

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:53 AM

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proven surge oh for FUCKS SAKES MAN

😭

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 1:54 AM

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delete the shit iso and do it RIGHT.

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 1:55 AM

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im so dumb bro

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aight

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sooo i made it back now its copying (i dont even think made it back means something ;-;)

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this time i will be carefull

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@proven surge is it gud?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:01 AM

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wait more

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:02 AM

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ok

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:02 AM

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how big is ISO , 3 GiB?

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so u should only see maybe .8 GiB free left

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wait 10-11 minutes for copy

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:02 AM

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4gb

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it finished copying 2min ago

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:03 AM

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shit usb stick with no light is SHIT

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show file manager, full window

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on the ventoy disk

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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????

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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ripe matrix this time i will be carefull

show FULL WINDOW

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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dont cut offf statusbar

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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this?

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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right clicik iso file

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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proven surge shit usb stick with no light is SHIT

true got mine for like 3 dollars worth on dinnar

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 AM

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properties m and show

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:05 AM

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ok

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proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:05 AM

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wat is this bullshit?

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1.4 GiB???

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look at original file size

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supposed to be somewhere like 2.6 to 3 GiB thhe good xfce ISO size

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:06 AM

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i got 2 for some reasons

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2 of em

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:07 AM

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the one in downloads is correct size

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not the bullshit onne

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:08 AM

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so why the fuck do i have 2????

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:08 AM

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either that USB is COMPLETE GARBAGE

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Or u somehow cancelled the copy too fast

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:08 AM

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imma redo the whole bullshit ive done again

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:08 AM

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proven surge Or u somehow cancelled the copy too fast

nah not this

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:09 AM

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now i see why

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one file has (1) in the name

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the SHIT

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the proper one is 2.9 GiB

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:10 AM

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copying rn

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 2:10 AM

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delete the other fucker

ripe matrix Jul 4, 2025, 2:10 AM

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i did and redo the whole process

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i have to sleep its 5am ty for helping see you tmrw bro

proven surge Jul 4, 2025, 5:24 AM

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boot live USB, then follow #1296130276514332742 message

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:00 PM

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ok ty

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@proven surge sooo i just bought a new headphone

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or idk how its called but

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i can talk but cant hear shit

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i enabled every thing in alsamixer

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:05 PM

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show a photo of the tip of the headphone cord

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or headset

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:05 PM

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ok

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wait cords?

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:06 PM

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proven surge or head**set**

ty for showing my miss spelling (i also kinda was thinking it was how it was written ;-;)

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:06 PM

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show the connectivity method

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:06 PM

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its an usb one

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:07 PM

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just one USB plug, nothing else? and it's corded?

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:07 PM

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i didnt do my last error

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:08 PM

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proven surge just one USB plug, nothing else? and it's corded?

i mean its a 7.1 game headset

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:08 PM

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proven surge just one USB plug, nothing else? and it's corded?

yes or no?

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7.1 is absolute marketing bullshit for headset. you have 2 ears, not 7. stereo headphones is the proper term

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:09 PM

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wut

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lemme js send u the link

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:09 PM

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show the cord

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:09 PM

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https://www.jumia.com.dz/ovleng-casque-gaming-usb-7.1-ovleng-q9-e-sports-avec-microphone-pour-pc-laptop-ps4-48

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:10 PM

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doesn't show.

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:10 PM

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wdym?

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Specifications:
Frequency range: 20 Hz-20KHz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Sensitivity: 108 dB
Input socket: Universal USB 2.0 socket, ideal for PC, laptop, computer

Driver diameter: 40MM
Connectivity: wired USB
The others: LED lighting
Cable length: 2.0M

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i think its this ;-;

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:10 PM

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doesnt show anything just the webpage

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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this what ya needed?

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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yes

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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oh mb wrong thing

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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install Pulse Audio Volume Control

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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i mean

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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also known as pavucontrol

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:11 PM

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wrong site

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aight from terminal or the software installer?

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have it already

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:12 PM

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launch it

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stretch it wider so you see all tabs

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:12 PM

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ok

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now what?

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:12 PM

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go to the Config tab. and find the USB headset as an OUTPUT thing

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set it to stereo or pro audio or whatever works

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then check the Output tab for volume

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:13 PM

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ok

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:13 PM

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mute the other things in Output if there are other devices trying to play . then test with mp3 or whatever

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:14 PM

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js check it

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proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:14 PM

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go back to config

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dont put it on digital spdif

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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this might be usefull cuz i already touched it for somer easons before

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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pick a better profile

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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wdym???

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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pick from the dropdown

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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ok

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:15 PM

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a better profile

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not digital.

ripe matrix Jul 5, 2025, 7:16 PM

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ok

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working

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ty bro

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you're really are the - most actif citizen

proven surge Jul 5, 2025, 7:17 PM

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yep thx

#im bored and i wanna give my old family laptop from 2007 linux mint fxce or idk how its called >