USB boot Ubuntu issue
from Fortatech@lemy.lol to linux@lemmy.ml on 01 Sep 2024 10:05
https://lemy.lol/post/30548114

cross-posted from: lemy.lol/post/30548063

I have an old hp pavilion dv6 and I installed windows 7. Then i tried installing Ubuntu 24.04 and the USB wouldn’t boot, it just showed “GRUB” in the top left of the screen. I tried with another USB and the same issue emerged.

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jjlinux@lemmy.ml on 01 Sep 2024 11:58 next collapse

I suggest you flash via etcher and try again. That’s usually either a bad flash or secure boot making your life miserable.

Fortatech@lemy.lol on 02 Sep 2024 13:17 collapse

It is not the etchers fault. I tried it w/ another device and it worked just fine.

sgtlion@hexbear.net on 01 Sep 2024 12:17 next collapse

I would look at BIOS secyre boot/boot mode options. And depending on the age of the PC whether it supports UEFI or you need a legacy boot.

Fortatech@lemy.lol on 01 Sep 2024 13:29 collapse

Looked everywhere and there is no secure boot option in BIOS.

nmtake@lemm.ee on 01 Sep 2024 14:48 next collapse

I’d try other (lightweight) distros for that case. Since your PC is old, it may not fulfil the latest Ubuntu’s system requirements.

Fortatech@lemy.lol on 02 Sep 2024 12:17 collapse

I think I even had ubuntu installed previously, but I’ll try Zorin maybe

cheeseenjoyer@sopuli.xyz on 01 Sep 2024 20:33 collapse

A solution: Install Ubuntu 22.04 instead and upgrade to 24.04. I had the exact same problem with my gfs dv6. No matter what I tried, I could not get the laptop to boot successfully from the Ubuntu 24.04 USB stick.

Fortatech@lemy.lol on 02 Sep 2024 12:15 collapse

Sure, I’ll try. Thanks.