Hey folks! I'm trying to switch my old Acer laptop over to Linux Mint. I've already flashed the ISO onto a USB stick and successfully installed it onto my hard drive, deleting everything that was there previously. However, when I take out the USB stick, I can't boot into Linux Mint. Instead, I get a message saying there's no bootable device. I've double-checked the installation and everything seems fine in the live session, but when I restart and remove the USB, it just won't work. Does anyone have any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?
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Just to add to what others said, you mentioned using Rufus, which is generally good, but I've seen a lot of folks having issues with it. Maybe try using a different tool like Etcher if you're open to it? Also, do make sure you’ve got secure boot disabled in your BIOS because that can block non-Windows operating systems from booting.
When you install Linux Mint, did you fully go through all the prompts? After installing from the live session, the system typically asks you to remove the USB stick when restarting. If you're doing this but still getting the bootable device error, there could be something off with how the USB was created. Did you check the ISO checksum before writing it to the USB? Sometimes Rufus settings can trip people up, so make sure everything is correct there too.
It sounds like you might need to check the boot settings in your BIOS. After installing Linux Mint, you should ensure that your hard drive is set as the first boot device. You can usually enter the BIOS setup by pressing F2, F10, or Delete right when your laptop starts up—look for the right key on your screen! Also, try reinstalling it and pay close attention to the partition settings during installation.
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