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Old 11-17-2017, 01:58 PM   #1
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how to do fresh install of mint 18.2 from my usb

I played around so much with the system that I need to start over. Everything is backed up and secure. When I try to boot from the usb stick I don't know which option to choose for this.
 
Old 11-17-2017, 02:25 PM   #2
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What options are shown?
 
Old 11-17-2017, 02:50 PM   #3
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Do you mean BIOS optins ???
 
Old 11-17-2017, 03:50 PM   #4
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Install options of Mint.
 
Old 11-17-2017, 04:56 PM   #5
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if you mean the boot menu than you can choose the first option
 
Old 11-17-2017, 06:49 PM   #6
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Did it ever work?

Does the usb work on some other system?

Most modern systems have a usb as a hard drive order choice but you will have to tell us more about your system and errors.
 
Old 11-17-2017, 07:15 PM   #7
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I find it best to delete the old partitions before attempting a re-install. Do it from the Mint liveUSB Gui, then do the install using the unallocated space. Simple.
 
Old 11-18-2017, 02:24 AM   #8
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how to do fresh install of mint 18.2 from my usb
Notice how everybody is guessing wildly? You need to answer the first question asked to narrow down the answer options.

Play Bonny!
 
Old 11-22-2017, 03:37 PM   #9
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I finally figured out that 'boot from compatible medium' or something like that gave me the option to install from the usb stick. I really appreciate everyone who tries to help me out with all my questions
 
  


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