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    Ubuntu-Mate live USB stick not loading

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by anytimer, Sep 25, 2019.

  1. anytimer

    anytimer Notebook Virtuoso

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    ubuntu-mate-18.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso
    rufus-3.8.exe
    SanDisk 32 GB stick. Old stick - probably USB 2.0. Laptop is newish - only has USB 3.0 ports available.
    3 GB persistence file.
    GPT, UEFI secure boot off.
    Laptop details Eurocom Q5 (P957HR) i7-7700HQ 16GB GTX1070 MaxQ (8GB) - Samsung M2 960 Pro 512GB

    Bootup fails with errors stdin: Invalid argument
    Total Linux newbie here. Any help appreciated.

    ubuntu fail1.jpg
     
    anytimer, Sep 25, 2019
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    jclausius, Sep 25, 2019
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    Try disabling Secure boot in the BIOS
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Sep 25, 2019
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