How to Successfully Install GRUB on NVMe for Linux Mint?
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TechyTaco42
I'm trying to install Linux Mint on a modern laptop, but I'm having trouble getting GRUB to install on my NVMe drive. I've already created the partitions on my own, and confirmed that both secure boot and fast boot are disabled. Still, no luck with the GRUB installation. Can anyone offer some guidance to help me out?
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Still no luck with GRUB? What do you mean by 'nothing'? Can you clarify what's happening?
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Another option is to just give it a go with the default install settings for Mint. If that boots up fine, you can use GParted to check your disk layout. Jot down the details and then modify your setup as needed from there.
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First off, ensure that your installer USB is booting in UEFI mode. You can check this by using the `efibootmgr` command. Also, make sure you've got an EFI partition set up on the target drive, and that your drive is using a GPT partition table. If you're still having issues, consider wiping the drive completely, creating a new GPT table (this will erase everything), then boot in UEFI mode and let the installer handle the partitioning automatically. It's worth noting that the same USB might show up twice in the UEFI boot menu, so be sure to select the UEFI option. If problems persist, the **Ubuntu boot-repair** tool can be really helpful for diagnosing and fixing common issues.
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What distribution are you using? And how exactly did you try to install GRUB? We might need more specifics to help you effectively.
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