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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Yes. I have learned quite a bit already. Definitely enough to get me where I wanted to go with this so far. Firewall is indeed enabled. Checked that. Thanks.
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    I wasn't planning to, but I ended up upgrading to 20.1. It is working great so far. No issues to report. I did make a backup with Timeshift as well before and after the upgrade. So I'm glad to hear I'm on the right track. Thanks again all!
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Thanks. 2923? I'll be long gone by then. :D Really, I know what you meant...fun typo though.
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Thanks for the heads up.
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    LOL. Yes! I don't have those sorts of skills. :D
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Sorry I missed this a few minutes ago. Interestingly enough, what is in the "system reports" program now is also different than before. Rather than a link to a text tutorial it shows a preview that you can click through and at the end has a check box to state that you understand the risks and...
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Good news. I got notification of new updates in the Update Manager and it seemed to be quite a few. I updated those. I did a few more random things inside the BIOS. It seems at least something that happened has fixed the issue. The computer is now booting up into 19.3 automatically. So...
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Thank you. It came from the link I clicked from 'system reports' about upgrading. It did mention it wasn't for novices. I looked again and I can follow the directions, but I don't have the knowledge to analyze what I'm seeing on screen in some of those steps. I think I have decided if I upgrade...
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Oh sorry. I just meant it looks more involved than I thought it would be.
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    I'd rather not unless I have to. It came up in "system reports" that a new version was available. I clicked on it thinking it'd download, install, etc. etc. Then I got to the page it actually took me to saying all that had to be done. Wow. I'm not sure if I'm in over my head or not. ha.
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    I wonder if installing Mint 20 Xfce instead of 19.3 would help any?
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Okay. I did the "sudo apt reinstall linux-image-5.4.0-72-generic" and it said it reinstalled. At the end it had this: W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8125a-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168fp-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible...
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Thanks. What is the easiest way to re-install the kernel? I'm searching for that info. It's not something I've done before. Right now I'm noticing that sometimes when I turn the computer on it goes to that frozen Dell logo and won't even let me get to that menu to select to boot from 32. I...
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    Problem with boot Mint 19.3

    Hi. This is my first post here. I'm not a complete hack, but far from advanced. I have done several successful installs until tonight. I got a new Dell Inspiron 15 3000. It's a Dell 3502. Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU. Immediately I put a USB drive in to boot up the computer that...
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