Issues encountered during startup (installation) of Zorin Core OS 18 on HP Pavilion model 14-bf012tx

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Issues encountered during startup (installation) of Zorin Core OS 18 on HP Pavilion model 14-bf012tx

sammybammy25
Member

10-03-2025, 04:20 AM

I attempt to start the computer but struggle with the menu. Selecting the Linux ISO doesn't seem to work. After closing the laptop, inserting the USB and opening it, pressing Esc with F9, the Boot Manager appears with white and blue options. It shows "OS boot Maanger (UEFI)" and "Windows Boot Manager (Sandisk)". I try booting from the EFI file, selecting it, but the File Explorer shows no volume label and nothing appears. I also try reformatting the USB drive, but it doesn't help.

sammybammy25

10-03-2025, 04:20 AM #1

eskzz
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10-03-2025, 05:50 AM

I'm preparing the USB install media. If the drive supports booting, it should appear in the boot options list. You may need to turn off Secure Boot.

eskzz

10-03-2025, 05:50 AM #2

I'm preparing the USB install media. If the drive supports booting, it should appear in the boot options list. You may need to turn off Secure Boot.

xISplex
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10-03-2025, 01:19 PM

If the USB is correctly set up and recognized, you should see a boot choice next to the Windows start menu. Turn off any fast boot settings in your BIOS and also disable secure boot.

xISplex

10-03-2025, 01:19 PM #3

If the USB is correctly set up and recognized, you should see a boot choice next to the Windows start menu. Turn off any fast boot settings in your BIOS and also disable secure boot.

SinixYT
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10-03-2025, 08:59 PM

What model? Did you attempt to enter BIOS and configure the USB drive as the boot device? I usually struggle with the F9 boot menu since some hardware or BIOS settings can be tricky. How was the USB produced? Please follow Zorin’s suggested steps.