I've been trying to install Linux Mint on my 256 GB USB drive for the past three days, but I keep running into issues. I've tried everything: using a different USB drive, reinstalling the live Mint image, and adjusting the FAT32 and ext4 settings, yet nothing seems to work. I can't dual boot on my laptop because I need Windows for my studies, and there's just not enough storage for Mint. I'm really stuck here and would appreciate any help!
4 Answers
I had a similar issue with another distro, and switching to safe mode worked wonders for me. Maybe that’s something you could try out! Sometimes just booting in a less restrictive mode can help with installation problems.
It sounds like you’re having a tough time! One thing to keep in mind is that you can't have the live installer on the same drive where you're trying to install. You’ll need a separate USB for the live version so you can boot from it and then select your other drive for the installation. Just think about it—if the live installer is already on the USB, how could it install itself? Give that a shot!
I’ve had similar issues with USB drives not working for installations. My advice would be to try using a smaller 32 GB USB drive if you have one available. Sometimes larger USBs can act weird during installations. It might save you a lot of headache!
I've faced a similar problem before, and using Ventoy made everything so much easier for me! You just install Ventoy on your USB drive and drag the Linux Mint ISO file onto it like any other file. It worked smoothly for me. Just be careful not to use a USB for the actual installation—it's better for your setup if you can use an internal or external hard drive instead.
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