Problem with starting Linux installation

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Doctor_Pi
Member

214

12-24-2025, 12:23 AM

I'm unable to start Linux on my MSI Ge62. Disabling Secure Boot didn't help. I've tested Ubuntu, Arch, and Anteris but it won't boot and jumps straight to Windows. I've changed the boot settings already.

Doctor_Pi

12-24-2025, 12:23 AM #1

Freakiki
Member

12-30-2025, 06:12 AM

I created the USB using the EFI option.

Freakiki

12-30-2025, 06:12 AM #2

I created the USB using the EFI option.

Mitchelltb27
Member

152

12-30-2025, 08:33 PM

I used Rufus for setup.

Mitchelltb27

12-30-2025, 08:33 PM #3

I used Rufus for setup.

Fatryx
Member

235

01-01-2026, 01:50 PM

Adjust the startup behavior in Windows' power settings. Locate the option for advanced power settings and modify it there. Secure boot isn't required for installing Ubuntu.

Fatryx

01-01-2026, 01:50 PM #4

Adjust the startup behavior in Windows' power settings. Locate the option for advanced power settings and modify it there. Secure boot isn't required for installing Ubuntu.

xAspect
Junior Member

01-07-2026, 11:14 PM

ok thank you noah it worked but now I have another issue it is freezing on the ubuntu loading screen it is freezing when the 4th dot is highlighted

xAspect

01-07-2026, 11:14 PM #5

ok thank you noah it worked but now I have another issue it is freezing on the ubuntu loading screen it is freezing when the 4th dot is highlighted

Niarah
Junior Member

01-10-2026, 04:32 AM

Well, I’m not sure how to proceed without more details. It might relate to a driver problem. Instead of installing Ubuntu, you could try these steps: 1) Confirm you’re getting the LTS release—it’s built for stability and you can upgrade later if needed. 2) Set up Ubuntu Server with manual package management enabled (look for options using arrow keys and spacebar). After that, choose your preferred desktop environment and install it via sudo apt. This might not solve everything. You could also test other distributions; usually, Arch-based ones have newer software and better hardware support, while Debian-focused ones tend to be more conservative with testing. I think your laptop uses a 970m, but my machine has a 960m and it works just fine.