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Helio

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Registered: 2023-03-16

Posts: 3

Installation

I'm trying to install Q4OS Gemini on an external HD, but I'm not succeeding. I tried an earlier version, but that didn't work either.
On Gemini it says it's better to use GPT, but I keep installing, it goes to the end, but it doesn't boot.
In the previous version, it goes without problems, but it also does not boot.
I installed it through Windows and managed to log in, but it was very slow and I couldn't change the settings or connect to the internet.
Does anyone have any tips?
Thanks in advance!

hchiper

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From: Belgium

Registered: 2020-07-28

Posts: 606

Re: Installation

The problem is that the installer fails to install GRUB onto the USB key if an internal HD/SSD is present (see this thread). Instead (not sure), GRUB settings are modified onto the HD/SSD. As a consequence, the USB will not boot.
If possible, try to remove the HD/SSD (carefully, power off and disconnected, battery removed) before beginning to install onto your USB key.
Of course, re-install the HD/SSD back after installation...!

Last edited by hchiper (2023-03-16 18:28)

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Helio

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Registered: 2023-03-16

Posts: 3

Re: Installation

Thanks for the answer. hchiper. I happen to be using a notebook. It's complicated to disconnect the internal HD of a notebook. If anyone has another tip, thanks!

Helio

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Registered: 2023-03-16

Posts: 3

Re: Installation

I managed to install, on the external HD, by the Windows installer. Not what I wanted, as I didn't want to change anything on the internal HD. But, as the system is very fast, I'm testing it to see!