Encounter issues setting up Linux? Let me help troubleshoot.
Encounter issues setting up Linux? Let me help troubleshoot.
I attempted to restore an old laptop using a Windows ISO file, but the Linux Mint version encountered issues due to corrupted files. After creating the ISO with Yupi and booting from USB, the installation proceeded normally until halfway through copying, when an error appeared (referenced image). Restarting was suggested, but the process remained unsuccessful regardless of Wi-Fi connection. It appears there may be a disk-related problem. Consider checking the hard drive health or trying a different recovery method.
You're wondering if the disk might be damaged, given the corruption of your Windows. Did you allow the installation to automatically create partitions on the drive?
I considered the disk issue but didn’t want to replace it right away just in case. While installing, I chose to wipe the entire disk and set up a Linux partition automatically.
I attempted to set up the Linux installation on the USB drive and managed to boot from it temporarily. I tried formatting the disk through the Linux Disk Manager, but it reported a warning about the disk being in danger. I plan to replace the drive with another HDD and will update the status soon—hopefully next week when a friend brings me a working used one to test.
Do you prefer quick format or full format? Usually I opt for the complete format. If it doesn't work, it might be a faulty hard drive—try replacing it. If that fails, check the installer during startup to confirm there are no errors.