I'm trying to install CachyOS with the Plasma desktop alongside Windows 10 using the Limine bootloader, but the installation eventually fails with error code 1. I've attempted the installation several times and changed the partition layout and package selection, but I'm not sure which step is causing the problem.
On my first attempt, I set the root flag on the root partition and the installer could not get past dependency resolution. On the second and third attempts, I corrected the root partition settings, but I had also deselected the shell package because it was not included in a tutorial I was following. During the third attempt, I made the root partition smaller as well. On attempts four through six, I could no longer delete the root partition left over from the earlier installations, so I rebooted the computer. The seventh attempt got past dependency resolution but ended with error code 1.
The computer is an HP Pavilion All-in-One 24-r0xx with an AMD A9-9430 processor and integrated Radeon R5 graphics. I verified the ISO checksum and created the bootable USB with Rufus Portable. What should I check in the partition layout, BIOS settings, or installation configuration to find the cause of this error?
2 Answers
The hardware and installation media details are useful, but error code 1 by itself is too generic to identify the cause. Make sure the USB was written correctly, boot the installer in UEFI mode, and check the firmware settings for Secure Boot and storage-controller configuration. Also keep the standard shell and required packages selected instead of removing items from the installation profile. If it fails again, record the exact installer log or error message and verify that the target partitions are mounted and formatted as expected.
Before trying the installer again, boot into Windows and open Disk Management. Take a screenshot showing the entire drive, including the EFI System Partition, Windows partitions, recovery partitions, and any Linux partitions. That will make it much easier to see whether an old root or boot partition is preventing the installer from working. Don’t delete or format the Windows or recovery partitions unless you are certain what they are, and back up anything important first.
I’ll check Disk Management and document the complete partition layout before attempting another install.
I’d avoid changing several things at once. First confirm the ISO and USB, then inspect the partitions and UEFI settings so each new attempt tests one possible cause.