Hey everyone, I'm new to the Linux world and I'm trying to install Archcraft alongside my existing OS as a dual boot. I've set everything up, but when I enter the BIOS, I can't find Archcraft listed as a boot option. I thought maybe I messed something up, so I went back to check the boot files on my drive. However, it's asking for administrative access, even though I'm the admin! It's super confusing. When I follow Windows' prompts, I just keep getting "access denied" and I can't even find a security tab as it suggested. I'm feeling a bit lost here. Can anyone help me out? Sorry if my grammar is off; I'm not great at writing long messages! :3 P.S. I couldn't post this on r/linux for some reason.
2 Answers
Honestly, I had a rough time with Archcraft on three different systems because of Wi-Fi issues. If you're looking for an Arch-based experience with a similar aesthetic, I'd suggest using Archinstall and choosing "hyprland" as your desktop environment. Then, check out the HyDE project on GitHub for installation commands! It's a smooth way to get a nice-looking Arch setup.
You might want to give Ventoy a shot for live booting, even though it's a bit on the insecure side. Just a heads up, Archcraft might not really be maintained anymore, so that could be part of the frustration!
Are there any other Linux distros you'd recommend instead?