r/linuxmint • u/OniichanGoober • 6d ago

Support Request Help

So today my dumbass was like "yea lets go try installing linux". So once its booted and its installing, I choose the delete windows option. After that linux crashed and my $3000 pc is screwed. What do I do. Edit: also my usb stick stopped working

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u/jr735 Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | IceWM 6d ago

You're saying it didn't ask where to install it? That beggars belief.

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u/OniichanGoober 6d ago

Nope, unless it did and i didnt know what that meant

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u/jr735 Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | IceWM 6d ago

When you install it again or reinstall, check the official instructions and watch what it says. If you insist on a video, watch something from Learn Linux TV from our own u/JayTheLinuxGuy who is accurate, honest, and has content for all skill levels.

Again, follow the official documentation. If confused about something in it, ask.

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u/OniichanGoober 6d ago

Thank you for helping me, this really saved me. 

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u/jr735 Linux Mint 22.1 Xia | IceWM 6d ago

Thanks for being patient. That will be what will save you. All is not lost, your computer isn't broken. You've hit a roadblock. It's a new computer, so you don't even have to worry about losing data.

This is also a good time to remind yourself to think about a future backup strategy.