I'm dual booting Linux Mint and Windows 11 on my computer, and I'm struggling with a couple of issues. First, I can't boot into Windows 11 anymore; it hangs at the loading screen after I select "Windows Boot Manager." I haven't used my PC in a while, so I'm not sure why this started happening. I need to access Windows just to save or clear some files before I remove it completely.
Second, I'm facing major WiFi problems on Linux. The connection is extremely slow, and it keeps disconnecting with errors like "activation of network failed" and frequently asks for my WiFi password. I've tried updating the system and apps, but it hasn't solved the issues. I'm not very tech-savvy and feeling overwhelmed, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're still having issues after trying everything, consider checking your kernel version as well. Sometimes newer kernels handle hardware better, especially with WiFi. You can update your kernel using the Update Manager in Linux Mint!
Just a heads up, make sure secure boot is disabled in your BIOS settings, especially if you're having driver installation issues. You mentioned you think it’s off but couldn't confirm—try accessing BIOS if you can! Sometimes fast boot can also cause problems. Just my two cents!
Hi! It seems like other people have faced similar WiFi issues on Linux Mint. You might want to try looking into the forum thread I found. They discussed updating drivers and some troubleshooting steps that helped them get better connectivity. Sometimes it helps to uninstall the current drivers completely and then reinstall the newer ones. Here’s the link: [Linux Mint Forum](https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=458790)
Hey there! Sounds frustrating! For your Windows boot issue, have you tried accessing the UEFI settings? Sometimes fast boot features can mess with the boot manager. If it’s disabled, that might help. As for your WiFi, the driver for your Realtek card could be outdated. Check if you can install the r8125 driver instead of the r8169. It’s known to perform better on newer setups. If that doesn’t fix it, you could try running `ping 8.8.8.8` in the terminal to check your connection status! Good luck!
Thanks for the tips! I’ll check the UEFI settings and look into the driver update. Just worried about messing things up since I’m not too experienced!
I checked out the forum, thanks! I tried to update the driver, but it keeps reverting back. Gonna keep working on it!