Just bought a brand new Lenovo laptop (V130-15IKB, model 81HN) which came pre-installed with M$ Windows 10, which I hated (Cortana, unable to turn off automatic updating, need to pay for software already installed, etc. etc.). Bought the latest Debian install DVD to replace Windows without mercy, full HDD usage. It got rid of Windows alright, but failed to install after 1405 files seemingly read and saved ok. Have tried umpteen BIOS and install options, all without success. Brand new laptop now a "brick" with no OS on it. Have written to Lenovo but no reply (they don't seem interested). BIOS still showing Windows pre-installed with key etc. Need to convince BIOS that there is no OS installed, otherwise don't see any way of progressing?
With no OS, need to boot-up to something just to get things moving. Any ideas anyone? Would Ubuntu live disk have a better chance? Anyone know of a way of resetting/blanking the bios?
Have used and always liked Linux in the past, and would like to use it again, but seems M$/Lenovo are acting dirty and hiding little traps in the laptop that prevent me using a good OS. Help appreciated on how to overcome this mess.
Regards
Phil
With no OS, need to boot-up to something just to get things moving. Any ideas anyone? Would Ubuntu live disk have a better chance? Anyone know of a way of resetting/blanking the bios?
Have used and always liked Linux in the past, and would like to use it again, but seems M$/Lenovo are acting dirty and hiding little traps in the laptop that prevent me using a good OS. Help appreciated on how to overcome this mess.
Regards
Phil