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submitted 3 months ago by Fortatech@lemy.lol to c/linux@lemmy.ml

cross-posted from: https://lemy.lol/post/30548063

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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[-] nmtake@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

I'd try other (lightweight) distros for that case. Since your PC is old, it may not fulfil the latest Ubuntu's system requirements.

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 3 months ago

I think I even had ubuntu installed previously, but I'll try Zorin maybe

[-] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I suggest you flash via etcher and try again. That's usually either a bad flash or secure boot making your life miserable.

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It is not the etcher's fault. I tried it w/ another device and it worked just fine.

[-] cheeseenjoyer@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

A solution: Install Ubuntu 22.04 instead and upgrade to 24.04. I had the exact same problem with my gfs dv6. No matter what I tried, I could not get the laptop to boot successfully from the Ubuntu 24.04 USB stick.

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 3 months ago

Sure, I'll try. Thanks.

[-] sgtlion@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I would look at BIOS secyre boot/boot mode options. And depending on the age of the PC whether it supports UEFI or you need a legacy boot.

[-] Fortatech@lemy.lol 1 points 3 months ago

Looked everywhere and there is no secure boot option in BIOS.

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