I made a mistake during the Debian installation and I’m looking for guidance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems I made a mistake during the Debian installation and I’m looking for guidance.

kungfutyla
Posting Freak

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09-09-2023, 06:13 AM

I set up the newest Debian version using a 32-bit live USB and drifted off, only to wake up to some unexpected issues on my screen (refer to photos). Now it won’t recognize its own EMC storage or any USB drives. LMAO, what should I do?

kungfutyla

09-09-2023, 06:13 AM #1

ApolloGam3r
Member

09-10-2023, 04:50 PM

Capture another shot now, avoiding the usual setup. This time, just focus on getting a clearer view so the text becomes easier to read.

ApolloGam3r

09-10-2023, 04:50 PM #2

Capture another shot now, avoiding the usual setup. This time, just focus on getting a clearer view so the text becomes easier to read.

iDon09
Member

09-10-2023, 08:50 PM

iDon09

09-10-2023, 08:50 PM #3

Squampy
Junior Member

09-18-2023, 12:45 AM

It refers to capturing an image of the display so we can view the content. We only receive raw pixels, not clear text.

Squampy

09-18-2023, 12:45 AM #4

It refers to capturing an image of the display so we can view the content. We only receive raw pixels, not clear text.

timmecraft2002
Member

129

09-18-2023, 01:50 AM

We require additional details. Which laptop model are you using? How much time has passed since you bought it? Do you already know how to use Linux, or are you starting from scratch? Was the installation done through BIOS or UEFI?

timmecraft2002

09-18-2023, 01:50 AM #5

Emir_05
Member

09-18-2023, 03:31 AM

It seems like a faulty flash drive. It's attempting to unpack a tarball but is refusing to open the file.

Emir_05

09-18-2023, 03:31 AM #6

It seems like a faulty flash drive. It's attempting to unpack a tarball but is refusing to open the file.

iKegreenS_
Posting Freak

878

09-23-2023, 11:42 AM

It might also be due to a device reset—meaning the drive stops working briefly. Possible causes include a faulty USB port, driver issues for USB controllers, or power management settings. The drive could have been moved during installation and disconnected temporarily. Have you attempted a reinstallation? Did you use a different USB port?

iKegreenS_

09-23-2023, 11:42 AM #7