
Other features include Persistence (if available) and the ability to format the flash drive (recommended) to ensure a clean install.

Secure boot may only work with the 64-bit versions also, but disabling secure boot &/or EFI should work.

It may be booting in EFI mode so you see a screen like this: The Universal USB Inst aller is easy to use.Simply choose a Live Linux Distribution, the ISO file, your Flash Drive and, Click Install.
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If you're planning to dual-boot with windows 8 you should see this question on with peculiarities about pre-installed windows 8 & UEFI, has pages of instructions & tips.Ĭould be problems with UEFI if your computer has that, see this Ubuntu help page (Mint's based on Ubuntu, the Ubuntu techniques usually work) for more info:
