Xubuntu refuses to install when running without UEFI support.

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connor8c
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03-01-2016, 09:15 PM

I’m not interested in other distribution details unless they’re useful here. I just need guidance on why Xubuntu won’t boot in non-UEFI mode on your desktop. You mentioned having the files on a flash drive and that when you try USB boot it jumps straight to Windows, but the installer only works in UEFI. It seems Windows is resisting UEFI setup, which makes it harder for the installer to proceed. If you can clarify what exactly you’re seeing—like error messages or any prompts—this would help a lot. I edited this on October 15, 2017, and issues are resolved.

connor8c

03-01-2016, 09:15 PM #1

R0CKET_RAC00N
Junior Member

03-03-2016, 04:58 PM

Have you checked if the flash drive is positioned higher than the hard drive in the boot order settings?

R0CKET_RAC00N

03-03-2016, 04:58 PM #2

Have you checked if the flash drive is positioned higher than the hard drive in the boot order settings?

jmodkiller
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03-06-2016, 09:36 AM

Ensure compatibility when switching from legacy BIOS to UEFI. Verify the installation process works properly. Don't forget to save your Windows setup beforehand.

jmodkiller

03-06-2016, 09:36 AM #3

Ensure compatibility when switching from legacy BIOS to UEFI. Verify the installation process works properly. Don't forget to save your Windows setup beforehand.

Mettaton728
Junior Member

03-06-2016, 05:14 PM

The process encounters an issue during setup, but you can try again.

Mettaton728

03-06-2016, 05:14 PM #4

The process encounters an issue during setup, but you can try again.

orangehf
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03-26-2016, 05:05 AM

I used a standard format like FAT32 for the ISO. Secureboot isn’t turned off, so I didn’t disable it. I added the EFI boot key directly from the EFI environment.

orangehf

03-26-2016, 05:05 AM #5

I used a standard format like FAT32 for the ISO. Secureboot isn’t turned off, so I didn’t disable it. I added the EFI boot key directly from the EFI environment.

arc9819
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03-26-2016, 02:09 PM

I just transferred the ISO files onto the flash drive. Writing it in a different format might be better. It’s set up with FAT32, and I’ve turned off Secure Boot. I think it should work if I adjust the method.

arc9819

03-26-2016, 02:09 PM #6

ItzCh3nTi_YT
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04-15-2016, 05:10 PM

ItzCh3nTi_YT

04-15-2016, 05:10 PM #7

will_goelz
Junior Member

04-16-2016, 01:59 AM

Avoid using the wrong method for bootable drives. Tools like Rufus are helpful. Ensure your Linux ISO is copied correctly—follow the recommended steps. For better results, consider an EFI installation and set Rufus to use FAT32 with EFI boot enabled.

will_goelz

04-16-2016, 01:59 AM #8

LI7557
Member

04-16-2016, 08:23 AM

I favor a tool named Pendrive Linux. I don’t recall using Rufus, though I’ve heard conflicting reports. I believe an official Ubuntu manual referenced Pendrive Linux.

LI7557

04-16-2016, 08:23 AM #9

I favor a tool named Pendrive Linux. I don’t recall using Rufus, though I’ve heard conflicting reports. I believe an official Ubuntu manual referenced Pendrive Linux.

1234qaz12qaz
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04-16-2016, 02:45 PM

#10

Let me reinstall on Windows again. Used to do it with DVDs. Don’t ask.

1234qaz12qaz

04-16-2016, 02:45 PM #10

Let me reinstall on Windows again. Used to do it with DVDs. Don’t ask.

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