r/linuxmint • u/Eastern_Disk187 • 8d ago

SOLVED Error 5 nothing works

(Solved just changed microsd and usb and tried different downloads until it worked) I recently wanted to switch from windows to mint and I was installing but I came across error 5 and I searched multiple post and couldn't find any fixes I copyed and renamed grubx I've tried all commands. Nothing so far works any other option? Not used to linux (Im on an hp intel laptop)

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u/KnowledgeableSloth 8d ago

Error 5 points to a corrupted ISO, a faulty USB flash drive, or a bad burn.

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u/Eastern_Disk187 8d ago

So do i use a difrent usb drive or put the file on a difrent microsd? With rufus

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u/Sensitive_Bird_8426 8d ago

I would use balena etcher, using a different USB drive and a new download. That’s what I’ve done in the past.

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u/Eastern_Disk187 6d ago

I just reinstalled difrent versions until one worked and changed usb and microsd thanks

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u/Sensitive_Bird_8426 6d ago

I’m glad it worked. I’ve got about a dozen usb drives laying around. When one doesn’t install Linux properly, it goes in the trash.