Hey everyone! I'm new to Linux and decided to try installing Linux Mint Cinnamon on an old Lenovo laptop I had lying around. I downloaded the ISO, created a bootable USB, and after exploring in the live environment, I went ahead with a full installation. But now, I'm facing a reboot loop problem after the installation and can't figure out what to do next.
I've tried a bunch of things: I disabled Secure Boot, messed with the boot order, switched between UEFI and Legacy modes, and checked the system time. I even tried checking GRUB installation while booting from the USB as suggested by ChatGPT, but it didn't work. I even reinstalled Linux Mint, yet the reboot loop persists. I'm feeling pretty frustrated—it was supposed to be a fun learning experience!
Can anyone suggest what I might be missing or what additional checks I could perform? Thanks a lot!
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First off, could you share the hardware specs of your Lenovo? Knowing details like CPU, RAM, and storage can really help figure out the problem. Additionally, you might want to boot from the live USB again and check your partition table. Sometimes issues with partitions can cause boot problems too!
Thanks for responding! I was ready to check those specs, but when I fired up the laptop again, it booted without the USB stick! I can't believe it, but I'm so excited to finally get Linux running!