I had an early night, hence I am awake now [02.00 am] . Its fine when it runs thrugh, mine just never has done, I was going to ask the same question that your statement answered reload it again. ill do that in the morning, or start it now. Thanks H
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simplest solution may be etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/
1. download your .iso as charlie has described, from mint's site
2. download the etcher file called
Etcher for Windows (x86|x64) (Installer). the file is a setup.exe
3. navigate to where the 2 files are placed and double-click the etcher one
4. once etcher is installed, you are about 3 clicks away from having a bootable usb
wiz
https://www.balena.io/etcher/
1. download your .iso as charlie has described, from mint's site
2. download the etcher file called
Etcher for Windows (x86|x64) (Installer). the file is a setup.exe
3. navigate to where the 2 files are placed and double-click the etcher one
4. once etcher is installed, you are about 3 clicks away from having a bootable usb
wiz
Mate, Make sure that you write it as an ISO Image, instead of just writing it to the usb stick. If it is not done correctly, it will not run. Never mind how I figured that out
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captain-sensible
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yes agree @VP9KS
You will download an iso of a distro you want , to somewhere convenient eg Desktop; you will download a tool such as rufus or etcher to somewhere convenient such as your Desktop.
You invoke/run the tool and IT IS the Tool that will put the iso in the correct way onto the USB for you. You do not directly put an iso ont oa usb stick
@Hacodo you need to understand this concept.
You will download an iso of a distro you want , to somewhere convenient eg Desktop; you will download a tool such as rufus or etcher to somewhere convenient such as your Desktop.
You invoke/run the tool and IT IS the Tool that will put the iso in the correct way onto the USB for you. You do not directly put an iso ont oa usb stick
captain-sensible
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for getting rid of dropbox/one drive type this command into the search text box at bottom left.
appwiz.cpl
you should see a list of programs
appwiz.cpl
you should see a list of programs
captain-sensible
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ok the reason i have introduced a concept in #204 is that it gives something simple to hold onto & focus on ,then there is also an objective. i will be going out soon so by the time i get back probably @70 Tango Charlie tango might have picked up the ball ;^)
@captain-sensible Ever since I put in yur suggested command my Coimputer has the shakes. What can I do, more advise needed re appwiz.cpl
70 Tango Charlie
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@hacodo75
Good morning Harald {afternoon where you are}
Have some good news. I have been working on my new win 10 HP laptop trying to download Etcher, Unetbootin and Rufus.
While waiting for those to download, I started getting the cp ready to install Linux Mint on it. Turns out that I succeeded in changing the boot order on the cp, so it recognizes my USB.
Never fear my friend, I'll get back to you as soon as I have more news on the Etcher, Unet and Rufus front.
See you soon.
OGTC
Keep your daubers up!
Good morning Harald {afternoon where you are}
Have some good news. I have been working on my new win 10 HP laptop trying to download Etcher, Unetbootin and Rufus.
While waiting for those to download, I started getting the cp ready to install Linux Mint on it. Turns out that I succeeded in changing the boot order on the cp, so it recognizes my USB.
Never fear my friend, I'll get back to you as soon as I have more news on the Etcher, Unet and Rufus front.
See you soon.
OGTC
Keep your daubers up!
70 Tango Charlie
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@hacodo75 @captain-sensible @wizardfromoz
Harald,
We are gaining on it my friend. It appears that Wiz was right again {darn him!} LOL.
Follow his instructions as per his post in #202
simplest solution may be etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/
1. download your .iso as charlie has described, from mint's site
2. download the etcher file called
Etcher for Windows (x86|x64) (Installer). the file is a setup.exe
3. navigate to where the 2 files are placed and double-click the etcher one
4. once etcher is installed, you are about 3 clicks away from having a bootable usb
wiz
I am using it right now on my new laptop, and it is almost finished making the bootable usb. Took about 5 minutes from start to finish. It is now ready to install linux on my Win 10 laptop.
Please follow Wizs' instructions and download Etcher so we can make real progress.
Man, am I getting excited now. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let us know your progress as you have time.
OGTC
Harald,
We are gaining on it my friend. It appears that Wiz was right again {darn him!} LOL.
Follow his instructions as per his post in #202
simplest solution may be etcher
https://www.balena.io/etcher/
1. download your .iso as charlie has described, from mint's site
2. download the etcher file called
Etcher for Windows (x86|x64) (Installer). the file is a setup.exe
3. navigate to where the 2 files are placed and double-click the etcher one
4. once etcher is installed, you are about 3 clicks away from having a bootable usb
wiz
I am using it right now on my new laptop, and it is almost finished making the bootable usb. Took about 5 minutes from start to finish. It is now ready to install linux on my Win 10 laptop.
Please follow Wizs' instructions and download Etcher so we can make real progress.
Man, am I getting excited now. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let us know your progress as you have time.
OGTC
70 Tango Charlie
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@hacodo75
Harald,
Etcher is the answer. I'm installing Linux Mint 19.3 on my new laptop as I write this.
When it finishes installing, I will then write out the exact steps that I took to get Linux to dual boot with Windows 10.
Thanks for putting some excitement back in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!
OGTC
Harald,
Etcher is the answer. I'm installing Linux Mint 19.3 on my new laptop as I write this.
When it finishes installing, I will then write out the exact steps that I took to get Linux to dual boot with Windows 10.
Thanks for putting some excitement back in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!
OGTC
70 Tango Charlie
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That is correct. Now the other file is the Linux Mint you downloaded and saved. Connect to that one.
70 Tango Charlie
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@hacodo75 @wizardfromoz @captain-sensible
Harald,
Great news. I have just finished installing Linux Mint 19.3 alongside Windows 10 on my new laptop.
I will go to work on writing step by step instructions on how to do the whole thing. It will probably take me a few days to complete it; but you will be the first one to receive it.
Right now, I am mentally fatigued and can't think real straight right now. Been at it for 4 hours straight. But, it's worth it.
Cheers - and beers !
Hang in there brother, we are almost to the finish line. Yay.
OG TC
Harald,
Great news. I have just finished installing Linux Mint 19.3 alongside Windows 10 on my new laptop.
I will go to work on writing step by step instructions on how to do the whole thing. It will probably take me a few days to complete it; but you will be the first one to receive it.
Right now, I am mentally fatigued and can't think real straight right now. Been at it for 4 hours straight. But, it's worth it.
Cheers - and beers !
Hang in there brother, we are almost to the finish line. Yay.
OG TC
70 Tango Charlie
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No, not Unetbootin. You need to download Linux Mint 19.3 and save it in your downloads folder.
You can download it here: https://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=274
When you get to that page, scroll down to a UK mirror to download from.
You can download it here: https://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=274
When you get to that page, scroll down to a UK mirror to download from.
After so many attempts I have made a shot of file explorer. I tried to copy Linux 19.3 Cinnamon to the documents folder but can't because it is an open file. Have tried to close it with several ways but am unable to do so.
As you notice, it shows in the left hand column as DVD Drive [F:] Linux Mint …… and it seems to be open. Can't get rid of that DVD Drive off my F: position either.
I wanted to get the two files in the same directory.
70 Tango Charlie
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@hacodo75
Morning Harald,
I don't see any problem.
Linux Mint 19.3 is in your Downloads folder, that's where it should be. {Forget about the left side of your screenshot for now.}
Next step is to open Etcher. When it asks for the source file, go to the download folders and click on Linux Mint 19.3. Etcher will then put LM 19.3 on your flash drive.
OGTC
Morning Harald,
I don't see any problem.
Linux Mint 19.3 is in your Downloads folder, that's where it should be. {Forget about the left side of your screenshot for now.}
Next step is to open Etcher. When it asks for the source file, go to the download folders and click on Linux Mint 19.3. Etcher will then put LM 19.3 on your flash drive.
OGTC
