Hey everyone! I'm reaching out because I'm having a rough time trying to install Linux Mint on my Lenovo laptop. I've been interested in learning Linux for a while and finally bought this machine specifically for that. However, I've hit a wall. I tried to install Mint from a USB drive, but I keep getting I/O errors during the installation process. Now, all I can see is an 'unmountable boot volume' error, and I can't even boot from my Windows installation USB anymore. I've fiddled with the BIOS settings to prioritize USB booting, but nothing seems to work. I'm looking for any suggestions on what I can try next, as I'm a bit lost and really want to solve this issue. Thanks for any help!
3 Answers
I get that troubleshooting can be frustrating! Just to clarify, are you trying to dual boot with Windows? If that's the case, I suggest focusing on fully installing Linux Mint by using 'Erase Disk' in the installation options. However, if you've already messed with partitions and ended up with the 'boot volume not mounted' issue, it's crucial to boot into a recovery USB or Linux live session to check for disk errors. Tools like GParted can help you see your partitions better, and you should also run a disk health check to see if anything's wrong with your HDD.
It sounds like you've done quite a bit already, but it might help to use your laptop's dedicated boot menu key (usually F12 for Lenovo) to select the USB drive directly when starting up. This can sometimes get around BIOS issues. If that fails, I highly recommend trying to erase everything on your HDD during the Mint installation—just let the installer handle the partitioning for you. Lastly, ensure that fast boot is disabled in BIOS as it can prevent the USB from being recognized correctly.
First off, it's essential to check the BIOS settings again. Make sure USB booting is enabled and possibly look for 'Legacy Support' if UEFI isn't working. If you're still having issues booting from the USB, try using different USB creation tools. Sometimes, tools like Rufus or Ventoy can make a difference. Also, verify the integrity of your Linux Mint ISO; a corrupt file can lead to installation problems. If nothing works, consider testing with a different Linux distribution, like MX Linux, just to rule out hardware issues.
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