The Linux Mint installation medium isn't functioning properly.
The Linux Mint installation medium isn't functioning properly.
I attempted to make a bootable USB for Linux Mint using balena etcher, but received an error saying the partition table was missing. After checking, I thought it wouldn’t be an issue, yet when trying to boot, the system didn’t recognize the USB drive. The verification steps passed, but I’m unsure what went wrong. Here’s what I followed: the guide and forum links provided. I’m using a 15-inch Razer Blade Advance (2020).
Which Linux Mint version did you get? I suggest newcomers who wish to explore Linux try Ventoy. Check the GitHub releases page for details. Just click Install and import all the ISO files you wish to use or test. The interface will fill in automatically, making it simple to live boot and experiment with various distros before deciding which one fits best. Simply download the Linux, Windows, or bootable ISO files you want and store them on a USB drive; it will recognize them and let you start from any of them.
Based on your tags, it seems you're referring to using Windows 10. However, you might want to consider another machine running Windows 7 or a different Linux distribution. This is just from my personal experience—my Windows 10 version had an issue rewriting a previously working USB drive, showing up with "no live media found" during boot.