I'm new to using Linux and recently flashed it onto one of my SSDs. After logging in, I rebooted my system, but it seems like Linux reinstalled itself as if it was the first time I set it up. Is it necessary to flash Linux onto a physical USB drive and remove it before booting into Linux?
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Yes, you need to either boot from the SSD or the USB where you installed Linux. If you leave the boot device in, it may trigger the installation process again. Always make sure to boot the system without the installation media to avoid this issue.
Just be sure to remove the USB or the installation medium after the initial setup. If you don't, your computer might confuse the boot order and try to reinstall, which can be quite frustrating.
You can boot the ISO from an SSD and use that live session to install it on another partition. However, most guides recommend using a USB flash drive for installation since the live session typically doesn't save changes to disk—only to RAM. So, if you reboot without properly installing, all changes will be lost.
The MX installer is pretty user-friendly. After using the live system, if you press the right buttons, just make sure to select your desired drive during installation. It should take just a few minutes to get everything running smoothly!
It depends on how you set it up. When you boot from an SSD where Linux is installed, it should start normally. If it keeps reinstalling, maybe check your boot settings. Normally, you would use a USB for installation, but once installed, your SSD should be the boot device.
Got it! I'll double-check the boot settings. Thanks for the tip!