Toshiba laptop launches straight into Windows following Linux Mint setup
Toshiba laptop launches straight into Windows following Linux Mint setup
I just set up Linux Mint on my old Toshiba laptop to compare performance with Windows 10. I plan to keep both operating systems for flexibility. The machine starts straight to Windows, but it won’t boot into Linux Mint. I’ve tried various methods: Grub/ubuntu/linux wasn’t in the boot list, no way to add a new drive, changing boot order in Terminal didn’t help, mounting the Mint partition and reinstalling the GRUB menu failed, and Fast Startup plus secure boot were disabled.
You don’t have to set up a dual boot. Just install Mint and leave Windows on its own partition for now.
I think dual booting is a solid idea. If you still need access to another operating system from the same drive, it makes sense. If you don’t want to add another physical drive or can’t, installing via the bootable USB is a viable alternative. However, there’s a real chance soon you’ll be able to boot into Windows for your upcoming project—whether in a few weeks or months—though it might fail due to GRUB issues or file corruption. A second drive would be a safer choice.
I see, perhaps I'll attempt a reinstall from the USB drive. I've managed this before on another laptop using Mint, while my desktop runs Ubuntu without issues.
Try the installation again and inform us if it fails. Also verify the Windows configuration, as its secure boot may interfere with starting another operating system—make sure it was disabled before installing Linux.