I have a Dell laptop in which I have installed a fresh Windows 11 24H2. It has a 1Tb SSD. I have allocated about half of that for Linux (Shrunk the Win OS partition). Then ran a Linux Mint ISO USB install. I thought I had installed it but now it won't dual boot. Plus if I re-run the USB linux ISO install it fails to run the preliminsary Linux with the Install icon. Hard to the read the small print something about \EFI\BOOT\mxf54.msi. Obviously something went wrong with the instasllation. I did this on the previous laptop with no problem. But I have changed the laptop so that I can run Windows 11 previous one was only Windows 10. I am very new to Linux and dual boot.
Dual boot Linux Mint with Win 11 Failed
Does mean Win11 will be started ?
During installation, did you get the option, install Linux beneath Win11 ?
Also yoiu must check whether BitLocker of your drive is off. If not Linux can not recognize Win11.
With Win11 you can try again to delete the "linux" partitiion and try again the Linux installation.
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Why Linux fails to load/install direct to HDD, common reasons
1] Corrupt download [check SHA sum]
2] bad burn to installation medium [try again] [if you used Rufus then try Balena Etcher]
3] Wind 8.2 and higher quick start/fast boot or secure boot not disabled [doesn't normally apply to older versions]
4] defective pen-drive/DVD
5] hardware fault,
5A] If old style HDD run integrity check
5B]if SATA SSD check for hidden partition at the beginning of drive [this will stop Grub from loading] and delete it before re-installing Linux
If New M2.NVMe check, your system is NVMe compatible [not all older kit is]
1] Corrupt download [check SHA sum]
2] bad burn to installation medium [try again] [if you used Rufus then try Balena Etcher]
3] Wind 8.2 and higher quick start/fast boot or secure boot not disabled [doesn't normally apply to older versions]
4] defective pen-drive/DVD
5] hardware fault,
5A] If old style HDD run integrity check
5B]if SATA SSD check for hidden partition at the beginning of drive [this will stop Grub from loading] and delete it before re-installing Linux
If New M2.NVMe check, your system is NVMe compatible [not all older kit is]
i have removed deleted the information in the partition for the Linnux. I made a brand new USB Stick. BitLocker is not on. The BIOS is set to UEFI secure boot on. What I can't understand is what is stopping it booting up from the USB install stick it did the first time. But something went wrong in the installation. So, it should boot up from the USB stick a Linnux screen with the install ICON in the top LH corner. The HDD is M2 SATA SSD brand new. CPU is i7 8th Generation. DELL latitude 5440. It still runs the Windows 11 24H2 ok. I could I suppose wipe the disk and start again. But the problem is with the ISO USB running it gives this 4 lines of text which I cannot read very easily then turns the machine off. Do I really need to run with Secure Boot OFF?
But thanks for your help reply. I had no problem when I did this with a Lenovo Think Pad that was running Windows 10.
I would restart with a new Win 11 installation.
Obviously do you expect, if something works on one machine it does must work on another, surely not.
My experience with linux, do not think about, try another distro. I would try Ubuntu, I currently use Ubuntu-Mate because Ubuntu does not work as expected. But most user use Ubuntu, therefore you can expect, someone in the world have a system like, you therefore a solution will be present.
You must understand, Win does delete your system, a remaining Linux entry will not be possible.
But then step by step, have patient, you will be supported every step.
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yetAnotherUsername
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For information, SecureBios can be on, Windows 11 installed on a disk and Linux Mint (20.1, XCFE in my case) on another.
Boot order : Ubuntu (yes, my former Dell laptop had Ubuntu preinstalled, therefore the name) then Windows 11.
If both are available, and I let the BIOS start normally I get the opportunity to choose Linux Mint, Ubuntu or UEFI.
If both are available, and I press SHIFT+F12 I get the opportunity to choose between let the bios start normally I get the opportunity to choose between Linux Mint, Ubuntu or UEFI.
If i select UEFI, I then can choose Windows 11.
Under Linux I see /dev/sda (NOT the other drive, checked with GParted among others).
Under Windows 11 Home I see C: (NOT the other drive, checked with diskmgnt.msc, diskpart).
No risk that Windows 11 damages the Linux disk, ever hibernation shouldn't be an issue.
This configuration was produced that way: I got a Dell laptop with Windows 11 preinstalled. From my former Dell laptop I removed the internal SSD and installed it on an USB-C enclosure. Different model (different processor, different graphic card, etc.) but it works.
I'll put the good old SSD inside as I don't need to disconnect the SSD or change de BIOS configuration to start the alternative.
Having Windows 11 helps to help, otherwise I don't intend to use it.
Boot order : Ubuntu (yes, my former Dell laptop had Ubuntu preinstalled, therefore the name) then Windows 11.
If both are available, and I let the BIOS start normally I get the opportunity to choose Linux Mint, Ubuntu or UEFI.
If both are available, and I press SHIFT+F12 I get the opportunity to choose between let the bios start normally I get the opportunity to choose between Linux Mint, Ubuntu or UEFI.
If i select UEFI, I then can choose Windows 11.
Under Linux I see /dev/sda (NOT the other drive, checked with GParted among others).
Under Windows 11 Home I see C: (NOT the other drive, checked with diskmgnt.msc, diskpart).
No risk that Windows 11 damages the Linux disk, ever hibernation shouldn't be an issue.
This configuration was produced that way: I got a Dell laptop with Windows 11 preinstalled. From my former Dell laptop I removed the internal SSD and installed it on an USB-C enclosure. Different model (different processor, different graphic card, etc.) but it works.
I'll put the good old SSD inside as I don't need to disconnect the SSD or change de BIOS configuration to start the alternative.
Having Windows 11 helps to help, otherwise I don't intend to use it.
I have already posted this as Dual boot Linux Mint with Win 11 Failed but still failing had loads of help. I have gone through the DELL Bios and turned of Secure Boot/Bit Locker et AL (might have missed something - A list of the BIOS settings would be good rather than pictures).... And turned off Fast Boot in Windows 11. Created Linux Iso install with Rufus. But as it tries to install it fails and says in the TOP LH corner in small print and only for a short period something like I can't find a file /EFI/.....EFI ??? The normal Rufus I think uses FAT32?? I have also tried the the Belena app to make the ISO install. That fails with the same messsage. Surely someone has encountered this problem and can steer me to a fix. It is geting frustrating. I have installed Linux mint on the machine alone before. But now trying to DUAL BOOT. Windows 11 25H2 installed first. So that MS doesn't overwrite the Linux boot and arranges DUAL Boot. A poster called BrickWizard was ace and I tried to follow all his instructions. So I would appreciate some guidance. I am pretty familiar with BIOS particularly on DELL machines. And pretty competent on Windows. Thanks in anticcipation.
Please don't double post the same topic in a different forum. Thanks!
Moved topic to your original topic.
Sounds like your missing and EFI partition that helps the system to boot.
Brickwizard great help. Not sure about a hidden partition on the disk: Disk partitions:
Healthy EFI - C: Windows OS ! Blank for Linux - Recovery partion
I surely need the Healthy EFI at start. Using Diskmngr I can't see a hidden partition or area. Not sure how you would look for that?
The Disk is a Samsung SSD EVO plus 1TB
Will this support Linux Mint?
Yes — the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB uses PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe in the M.2 2280 form factor, and it is fully supported by Linux Mint. Modern Linux kernels (including those used by Mint 20–21.x) have built‑in NVMe drivers, so the drive works out of the box with no special configuration.
I will check the checksum of the Linux ISO - I found it a bit confusing trying to see the actual chksum on the download page. there were 2 hex values??
I am going through ALL the BIOS settings. Secure BOOT is off in BIOS.
FAST BOOT is OFF in Windows 11
In the BIOS Boot Manager is ON maybe that should be off as the UNIX dual boot will deal with the boot loaders and give me a select Linux or Windows option on Boot up.
Is there any other area you think I might have missed in the BIOS settings Such as UEFI path Security which I have OFF.
If you have a list of your settings that would be helpful it was hard to read your screen shots and your BIOS config was slightly different.
I will go over every thing again and re-try to install Linux Mint. I can use either RUFUS or Belena what ever
Sorry this is quite a complex settings I am pretty computer literate aka BIOS etc.
But you have been great. Thanks
Healthy EFI - C: Windows OS ! Blank for Linux - Recovery partion
I surely need the Healthy EFI at start. Using Diskmngr I can't see a hidden partition or area. Not sure how you would look for that?
The Disk is a Samsung SSD EVO plus 1TB
Will this support Linux Mint?
Yes — the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB uses PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe in the M.2 2280 form factor, and it is fully supported by Linux Mint. Modern Linux kernels (including those used by Mint 20–21.x) have built‑in NVMe drivers, so the drive works out of the box with no special configuration.
I will check the checksum of the Linux ISO - I found it a bit confusing trying to see the actual chksum on the download page. there were 2 hex values??
I am going through ALL the BIOS settings. Secure BOOT is off in BIOS.
FAST BOOT is OFF in Windows 11
In the BIOS Boot Manager is ON maybe that should be off as the UNIX dual boot will deal with the boot loaders and give me a select Linux or Windows option on Boot up.
Is there any other area you think I might have missed in the BIOS settings Such as UEFI path Security which I have OFF.
If you have a list of your settings that would be helpful it was hard to read your screen shots and your BIOS config was slightly different.
I will go over every thing again and re-try to install Linux Mint. I can use either RUFUS or Belena what ever
Sorry this is quite a complex settings I am pretty computer literate aka BIOS etc.
But you have been great. Thanks
re-check bios options set for UEFI
SATA controller is set to AHCI
in the drives make sure M2PCIe SSD is showing and selected
in USB check boot support is enabled and external USB ports enabled
SATA controller is set to AHCI
in the drives make sure M2PCIe SSD is showing and selected
in USB check boot support is enabled and external USB ports enabled
There's a very simple solution...don't dual-boot.
If you must use windoze...install Virtulbox and run it as a VM...problem solved.
I have a win 7 VM and have never had problems...I've had it for 10 years and it's not connected to the net for very good reasons.
A VM is a file not a Drive and is isolated...so there will be no damage caused to your SSD by windoze.
What damage you ask...microslop telemetry running in the background that you can't turn off will shorten the life of your SSD...it's said to 2 to 3 years...great.
If you must use windoze...install Virtulbox and run it as a VM...problem solved.
I have a win 7 VM and have never had problems...I've had it for 10 years and it's not connected to the net for very good reasons.
A VM is a file not a Drive and is isolated...so there will be no damage caused to your SSD by windoze.
What damage you ask...microslop telemetry running in the background that you can't turn off will shorten the life of your SSD...it's said to 2 to 3 years...great.
theLegionWithin
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agreed. just because a thing is possible doesnt mean that it's a good idea.
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