Windows XP laptop won't boot to linux with USB[SOLVED!]

[KGIII]

welp i got the caddy with me now im going to try later on and see if this method works or not

LOL I *really* hope this works for you. Man, you've been at this for a while.

Let nobody say that you lack tenacity.

I'd have thrown it right into the mother[redacted] fire a long time ago. I'd have danced around its carcinogenic off-gasses and flames until there was naught left but embers.

 

[Wrath123]

LOL I *really* hope this works for you. Man, you've been at this for a while.

Let nobody say that you lack tenacity.

I'd have thrown it right into the mother[redacted] fire a long time ago. I'd have danced around its carcinogenic off-gasses and flames until there was naught left but embers.

lmaooo I was about to throw this laptop out of frustration but i have a feeling this will work!

 

[Carosone]

Yesterday i tried booting to linux mint on my windows xp laptop. I went into my BIOS settings and check to see under the boot menu and see this (when my usb is connected) When i reconnect my usb again it wont show no linux mint logo or anything sign of linux trying to boot, but instead it boots back to windows and shows this. when i shut it down again it keeps on boot looping and shows me this every time i try to enter into windows xp. Can someone help me with this?
EDIT:
Specs:
CPU: MObile AMD Sempron (tProcessor 3600+)
Product type: Vostro 1000
BIOS version : 2.6.3
Version of linux mint im trying to install is linux mint 20 xfe.
EDIT 2: this computer is a non UEFI

You are on bad root! 1-DELL Downgraded for its presumption (Egoist!) 2- AMD CPU
32bit downgraded for its age - 3-HD i think very old; have you tested S.M.A.R.T? with CRYSTAL DISK INFO? and to finish, "cherry on the cake" you wont install Linux mint 20 that work on CPU 64bit.... BIOS oudated! I trust for my experience,
you have not many probability, you can try 1- linux mint 19.3 (32b) on cleUSB create by RUFUS download mint.ISO and after call rufus... is not difficult 2- if nothing go out you can change HD with other with already write MINT, By the way also run it's very slow (you have 1,5 G of memory) or look for distro linux like 386 very light.... Ciao and good afternoon. So?

 

[Wrath123]

You are on bad root! 1-DELL Downgraded for its presumption (Egoist!) 2- AMD CPU
32bit downgraded for its age - 3-HD i think very old; have you tested S.M.A.R.T? with CRYSTAL DISK INFO? and to finish, "cherry on the cake" you wont install Linux mint 20 that work on CPU 64bit.... BIOS oudated! I trust for my experience,
you have not many probability, you can try 1- linux mint 19.3 (32b) on cleUSB create by RUFUS download mint.ISO and after call rufus... is not difficult 2- if nothing go out you can change HD with other with already write MINT, By the way also run it's very slow (you have 1,5 G of memory) or look for distro linux like 386 very light.... Ciao and good afternoon. So?

so
Linux mint tara cinnamon will be good? (32 bit)?

 

[Carosone]

that might be the problem, but even though I've seen multiple people on youtube use Rufus and booting linux on their computer and it works for them, but with this one it wont even boot to windows xp, so i have my doubts it'll boot to Linux mint.

there are somethings to tell: writing a .ISO with RUFUS under Windows on KEY USB, it's must be starting on system where there is already Windows... If there is Linux, on the PC, then don't work! the .ISO to working on system Linux it's must be write from linux (on key USB) click right on the .ISO then "open with...." ; here Rufus has no utility because is linux to write on Key USB; Voila"! now this USBkey work whitout problem on system linux and no Windows.... a puzzle?

 

[Wrath123]

Yeah, I'm kinda iffy about that drive. If you go back to my post below your pictures, you'll see where/why I'm concerned.

And, you'll want a laptop IDE to USB adapter. Then, for simplicity sake, you may want to disconnect your drives on your computer (to avoid them being seen by the eventual GRUB and enumerated as options for boot) and then just straight up install it on the drive.

In fact, someone here did something just like that recently. It's a very viable option.

But, I'm finally out of ideas for certain. I can think of nothing more to try.

Forwarding a few days ahead, if i were to do this I how would i go from disconnecting the drives on my computer?(and which one should i disconnect? )

 

[KGIII]

Forwarding a few days ahead, if i were to do this I how would i go from disconnecting the drives on my computer?(and which one should i disconnect? )

I'd disconnect the hard drives, including any USB connected drives - except the one you're writing to, of course. Optical media is fine to leave connected. You just want to ensure that it installs on the right drive *and* that the bootloader is installed on the correct drive. If no other drives are connected, it's mostly impossible to install such on those drives. This also has the added benefit of 100% certainty that it won't impact anything else on your computer.

 

[Wrath123]

I'd disconnect the hard drives, including any USB connected drives - except the one you're writing to, of course. Optical media is fine to leave connected. You just want to ensure that it installs on the right drive *and* that the bootloader is installed on the correct drive. If no other drives are connected, it's mostly impossible to install such on those drives. This also has the added benefit of 100% certainty that it won't impact anything else on your computer.

MAN OH MAN DO I HAVE GOOD NEWS, IT FINALLY BOOTED TO LINUX MINT!
The caddy method worked,

 

[KGIII]

MAN OH MAN DO I HAVE GOOD NEWS, IT FINALLY BOOTED TO LINUX MINT!
The caddy method worked,

WOOHOO!!! It's about [redacted] time!

LOL I was pretty sure that it'd work for you and I'm actually a wee bit proud of you for having the tenacity to see this through.

By the way, my personal favorite Mint is LMDE. It's delightful! It's a little heavy on the resource usage side, but I think it's worth it.

Anyhow, I was reasonably confident that it'd work just fine, else I'd have not wanted to suggest spending money. Now you know how to install new distros and have a whole new tech-world to play with. The Linux world is your oyster - so to speak. You'll maybe want to look into some lightweight distros to eek out even greater performance.

Light-weight Linux distribution - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

EDIT: Also, this thread deserves a temporary sticky to show what happens when you work at it long enough and have enough people helping out along the way. If it hadn't been for Wiz looking up the data, we may well have ended up with the wrong drive caddie, and stuff like that. This thread shows what can happen when enough blood, sweat, and tears are thrown at a problem that seemed insurmountable.

 

[Wrath123]

Anyhow, I was reasonably confident that it'd work just fine, else I'd have not wanted to suggest spending money

Yes I am so glad it worked, and now, i learned something new about caddys. All that blood, sweat, frustration, pain, tears, and we all got it working. I'm glad yall stayed with me on this topic, i just want to say THANK YOU EVERYBODY. From here on out, I'll be looking at some other lightweight distro to see what fits with me. I like linux mint interface ngl, it looks clean especially the login screen.

 

[Wrath123]

FINAL PRODUCT

 

[KGIII]

From here on out, I'll be looking at some other lightweight distro to see what fits with me. I like linux mint interface ngl, it looks clean especially the login screen.

If you're satisfied with the performance, there's no need to change. Mint is very polished and they've come a long ways since their earliest releases.

This might be the longest running thread for a Linux install that I've ever seen.

 

[wizardfromoz]

MAN OH MAN DO I HAVE GOOD NEWS, IT FINALLY BOOTED TO LINUX MINT!

I hereby bestow on you The Order of The Dancing Banana for getting it running

Next is enabling your Firewall, and learning about Timeshift

Congratulations to Helpers

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

 

[70 Tango Charlie]

Everyone had a part to play in this dramatic scene!
Congrats to all you guys who helped out a guy in trouble!
It's a pleasure to be around people like you.
Old Geez, TC

 

[KGIII]

Also, you can edit the title of this thread to call it [SOLVED].

It is indeed solved.

 

[KGIII]

I wanted to followup and see how Linux is treating you?

You got it installed and we haven't heard a peep out of you. I'm hoping you're enjoying the learning process and new experience.