I've recently installed Linux Mint on my laptop and want to do the same on my gaming PC, but I'm running into some issues. Everything started off fine; I downloaded Linux Mint onto a flash drive and tried to install it. However, I encountered a message about BitLocker preventing the installation. I disabled BitLocker by logging into Windows. After that, the flash drive wouldn't boot anymore, no matter how many times I tried or which USB drive I used. I've also switched off safe mode but nothing seems to work. Can anyone help me figure out what's going wrong?
By the way, I recently discovered that renaming the file grubx64.efi to mmx64.efi fixed the issue, but I'd like to understand more about what happened during installation.
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It sounds like you might have been facing a common issue with bootable USBs. When you disable BitLocker, it can sometimes mess with the drive setup. Making sure the USB is recognized as a boot device in the BIOS is crucial. You might also want to consider trying different formats with the USB drive or using a different tool to create the bootable drive, like Rufus or Etcher. Just a thought!
Consider deleting the TPM keys in your BIOS and resetting them to factory defaults. Making sure Secure Boot and TPM are turned off is essential if you want to avoid issues with installations on systems with BitLocker enabled. It can be a bit tedious, but it helps to resolve the problem.
I think I know the error you've experienced—it often shows up as "mmx64.efi is missing." It’s good that you found the fix by renaming the file! Typically, searching for your specific error online can lead you to some helpful solutions. Make sure that your USB drive is properly formatted and that there’s enough space for all the necessary files. It can be a hassle, but there are lot of resources out there to help.
It's often recommended to keep your OS on separate drives when dual-booting. If you're currently limited to one drive, you might want to upgrade your motherboard later on. It'll definitely streamline the installation process, especially when juggling multiple operating systems!
Yeah, I was thinking of that. For now, I’ll have to make it work with what I have.
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try.