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April 13th, 2015 19:00

Difficulty booting Tails on Alienware 14

Tails Linux:  Does not want to start on Alienware 14.   I made the changes in BIOS, UEFI, I have the same results with both the DVD of Tails, and an install of Tails on USB (create on my MBP).    USB being one of the supposed most reliable ways to boot Tails, has the initial screen, I choose Boot in Safe Mode.   Kicks off, has three different colored install bars at the bottom of the screen.   After twenty minutes, I get what looks like a Dell message with a frowning computer screen, something has gone wrong, contact System Administrator.  

I suspect it will come back to I have one setting wrong in the BIOS.   I am tired of just trying things.  I have it set to Legacy, Secure Boot off.   It starts and I choose the USB, which also has a label with UEFI in it.  

For what it matters, I am using a 32 GB PNY USB 3.   I also have the 80 GB mSATA.

Any one have any suggestions?

  • Milena M458

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    Posted April 14th, 2015 14:00

    We didn't validate that operating system on this computers however they are a couple of things you may want to check, for example if you want to install Linux the boot mode needs to be in legacy and the secure boot needs to disable.

    As well I will recommend you to create a new USB or CD with Linux since there might be a problem with the image.

    You can request more assistance on Linux support forums.