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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Fortatech@lemy.lol to c/linux4noobs@programming.dev

I have an old hp pavilion dv6 and I installed windows 7. Then i tried installing Ubuntu 24.04 and the USB wouldn't boot, it just showed "GRUB" in the top left of the screen. I tried with another USB and the same issue emerged.

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[-] eruchitanda@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

A. I would try another method, like Ventoy [for Windows/Linux] Rufus [Win], dd [Unix], (Balena) Etcher [Unix], or (Gnome) Disks [Linux]

B. For the case you didn't know I'll mention it's probably not a good idea to connect Windows 7 (<3) to the internet; but, if you knew, you probably know what's you're doing.

[-] MightyCuriosity@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago
[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 2 months ago
[-] MightyCuriosity@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Maybe try a different program. It might not use the right partitioning or boot scheme.

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 2 points 2 months ago

yes, ill try using balena etcher this time

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 2 months ago

Tried Balena and it still didn't work, although it worked on another laptop.

[-] MightyCuriosity@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Maybe try Rufus and make sure you use MBR for compatibility?

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 2 months ago

It seems Rufus is only for windows

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