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rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:12 PM

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I'm installing Linux on my older Laptop. It already has Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon, however I had an issue with an update (I accidently stopped it while it was updating) and something became corrupted and I couldn't update any further. I was looking into different versions and I saw that maybe i should go with Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia".

I've uploaded the current laptop's system info.
I use this for travel and doing school/work use. I'll watch You tube videos on the device however I won't game on it.

Do Note: as per the uploaded message, that is where the system info sits now in terms of version state. I plan on doing a full wipe and start from scratch. I already have all data on an external USB to transfer over. This laptop needs a new start.

May I have some help choosing the perfect Mint version OS for this device please?

I found this video which I will follow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgDLDOGeig

📎 message.txt

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PulsarTECH

How to Install Linux Mint on a USB Drive | Full Step-by-Step Bootab...

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to install an operating system directly onto a USB drive instead of the internal disk? What would this give you?

Actually, a lot. First of all, you will have a fully functional operating system on the USB stick that you can plug into any computer, using your own settings and pre-installed programs. It wil...

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sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:35 PM

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System:
Kernel: 6.8.0-79-generic arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 13.3.0 clocksource: tsc
Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.2.9 tk: GTK v: 3.24.41 wm: Muffin v: 6.2.0 tools: cinnamon-screensaver
vt: 7 dm: LightDM v: 1.30.0 Distro: Linux Mint 22 Wilma base: Ubuntu 24.04 noble

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you can likely go with 22.3 even if starting fresh.

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also your nvidia card is missing a driver.

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in the current setup.

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:36 PM

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Yeah the current setup is messed up

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Hoping a fresh start will correct this

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:37 PM

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see #1429152383018991697 message

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for later, after u reinstall whole OS

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:37 PM

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Thank you, so You recommend 22.3?

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Which edition?

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:38 PM

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yep, that's the forerunner on the linuxmint.com website at the moment

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and Cinnamon

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:38 PM

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Thank you so much

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:38 PM

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np. let me know if any issues

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:38 PM

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one question

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:38 PM

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yes?

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:39 PM

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Should I do a disk partition first before starting or Just follow the video?

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:40 PM

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if you're fine with wiping the internal drive, just pick 'erase and install' . If you have multiple physical internal drives, the next step will be choosing the correct one.

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that video doesnt even seem to be for installing to hard drive

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:42 PM

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Ah, I was going to make a bootable USB and boot from USB and install it that way

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I have my main PC right now that's Windows 11

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:43 PM

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Linux Mint/Linux Distro With Win 10/Win 11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVte9WGxGE&pp=ygUTZXhwbGFpbmluZ2NvbXB1dGVycw%3D%3D

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ExplainingComputers

Windows & Linux: Dual Drive Dual Boot

How to set up a dual drive dual boot, with Windows on one drive, Linux on the other, and the BIOS boot menu used to select between them. Video also demonstrates a single drive dual boot setup.

The Linux distro shown in this video is Linux Mint 21, which I cover in a video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s74cta1cpRY

And I have a tutorial ...

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First 6 minutes of this shows a simple installation

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(just you wouldn't choose 'alongside' , you'd choose erase disk and install)

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:43 PM

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rugged oak I have my main PC right now that's Windows 11

if u have win 11, use ventoy and I'll link u

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#1295816480256163892 message

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Rufus is also in the link (on another link)

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@rugged oak ^

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:45 PM

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Thank you

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Just reading your guides

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd_fvye3ZCA

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Sys Samurai

How to Install Linux Mint 22 A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Welcome to this complete guide on how to install Linux Mint 22! Whether you’re new to Linux or just looking for a reliable operating system, this tutorial will walk you through each step of the installation process. From downloading Linux Mint to creating a bootable USB drive, and setting up your system, we’ve got you covered. By the end of ...

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This fine?

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:52 PM

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idk lol

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seems so

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 9:53 PM

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Ok I'll give it a go

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 9:53 PM

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the first 6 mins of the vid i sent is easy af anyway

sacred widget Apr 15, 2026, 11:13 PM

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rugged oak Ok I'll give it a go

how's it going?

rugged oak Apr 15, 2026, 11:14 PM

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sacred widget how's it going?

Pretty good so far, just getting side tracted with some other things happening but I have the new Linux on my laptop

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I'm just about to install it and wipe the old OS

rugged oak Apr 16, 2026, 12:33 AM

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Seems to all be good. Thanks for the help

sacred widget Apr 16, 2026, 12:51 AM

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rugged oak Seems to all be good. Thanks for the help

check your result for inxi -SGx now

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Device-2: NVIDIA GK104GLM [Quadro K5100M] vendor: Dell driver:___

rugged oak Apr 16, 2026, 1:07 AM

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sacred widget Apr 16, 2026, 1:18 AM

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ok. leave it on nouveau for now

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