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by Lloydbiker
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] Dell Optiplex 745 putting LM 21.1 on it a good idea?
Replies: 4
Views: 213

Re: Dell Optiplex 745 putting LM 21.1 on it a good idea?

My Dell is a 745 SFF desktop, 4GB ram, Core2 Duo processor, 2.6.4 BIOS, running 'Dual Boot' Windows10 / Linux Mint 21.1 MATE, recently updated with a SanDisk SDSSDH3 500GB SSD (replacing a failing 500GB HDD) It was originally built in Mar, 2007 (with Windows XP). It was upgraded to Windows7(32Bit) t...
by Lloydbiker
Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD
Replies: 6
Views: 526

Re: Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD

I got lucky, and my new SanDisk Ultra SSD (500GB) matched the capacity of my dying HDD to the byte, so 'cloning' (using 'Foxclone' ) was a 'breeze'. Had I been aware of 'Foxclone' and it's embedded 'GParted' app, I'm sure I could have manipulated the partitions on my HDD (dual boot system) with ease...
by Lloydbiker
Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: SOLVED : cloning new SSD drive from internal HDD DRIVE
Replies: 3
Views: 595

Re: SOLVED : cloning new SSD drive from internal HDD DRIVE

I assume your 'cloning' was successful, and your target drive proved to be equal to, or larger than your 'source' drive?
by Lloydbiker
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD
Replies: 6
Views: 526

Re: Replacing HDD w/ SSD

So: Given that Mfr B's(SSD) 500GB might not equal Mfr A's (HDD) 500GB, and my 'Windows' partition is virtually unused (OS and Anti-Virus only), I would be advised to identify (how?) and shrink my 'Windows' partition (237GB -194GB Free) by maybe 50GB, before starting the cloning process? Note: I've r...
by Lloydbiker
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD
Replies: 6
Views: 526

Re: Replacing HDD w/ SSD

I'm thinking to install a 'SATA' SSD in place of my failing HDD using the connections currently on the HDD. I only have 2 SATA connections, and the other is for my optical drive. Having previously installed Linux Mint as dual boot w/ Windows7, later to remove win7, and installing Win10, making dual ...
by Lloydbiker
Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD
Replies: 6
Views: 526

Solved:Replacing HDD w/ SSD

I have a 16 year old Dell SFF desktop with only one drive bay, but it's like the 'Energizer' bunny, just keeps running. But, I'm now seeing signs that my mech. HDD (SATA II) is showing its age (57K hrs running ), running hot, even with its own fan. I have recently installed Windows10, using USB inst...
by Lloydbiker
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: MATE
Topic: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:

I just figured out: I started out on my replacement of the lost 'Menu panel' with the 'Compact Menu' instead of the 'Classic Menu', thus the problem with finding and 'Adding' the 'Terminal' icon.
But, the ' Right click> Reset all panels' as noted by billyswong was the ultimate solution.
by Lloydbiker
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: MATE
Topic: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:

Note: All three systems are 'As installed' from USB stick, with 'Firefox' browser and 'Redshift' added to 'Startup apps' . Two are 'Dual boot' with Windows10 (500Gb HDD), while the mini-laptop is Mono-boot Linux Mint (only 64Gb total non-expandable memory). It's sufficient for emails/ browsing, whil...
by Lloydbiker
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: MATE
Topic: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: SOLVED: Lost menu bar 'Flags'

SOLVED: Would you believe, while the 'Forums' were down, I continued poking and making things worse, eventually losing the bottom 'Menu' bar? So, I started with 'Add to panel' for 'Mint menu' (added to top bar, so I 'Moved' it to bottom bar, and 'Locked to panel'). All proceeded well until I got to ...
by Lloydbiker
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: MATE
Topic: Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Lost menu bar 'Flags' SOLVED:

I have 3 systems (2 laptops, 1 desktop-Main), all running Linux Mint MATE 21.1 'Vera'[ IMG_3540.JPG is the 'Desktop' (Minus the 'running apps' flags) with 'Firefox' running. IMG_3541.JPG is laptop1 with 'Firefox' and 'Update Manager' apps running. attachment=0]IMG_3542.JPG[/attachment] is laptop2 wi...
by Lloydbiker
Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Doubt regarding Linux Mint/Debian/Linux in general support to file systems
Replies: 18
Views: 836

Re: Doubt regarding Linux Mint/Debian/Linux in general support to file systems

When Windows7 was approaching 'end of support', I looked at Linux Mint and decided to set up as 'Dual boot' (Windows7 and Linux Mint MATE), because i wasn't sure if I'd really like Linux. I used a moderate size USB stick to copy about 5,000 photos off of Windows, and into Linux, which became my 'Go ...
by Lloydbiker
Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Looking at a 'Fresh' Install of Linux Mint 19.3 MATE (but NEED backup)
Replies: 1
Views: 122

Looking at a 'Fresh' Install of Linux Mint 19.3 MATE (but NEED backup)

I know it's a 'SAGA', but I NEED HELP! Current System: Ancient Dell Optiplex 745 , 64 bit, 4Gb ram (maximum), 500Gb HDD Connection: Fibre to the house, Hard cabled - Computer to Router Running 'Dual Boot' (Linux Mint 19.3 MATE and Windows7), (a carry-over from original install of Linux, prior to 'en...
by Lloydbiker
Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: SOLVED:I need help fixing Busybox initramfs error om LM 19.3
Replies: 8
Views: 485

SOLVED:I need help fixing Busybox initramfs error om LM 19.3

I am using Linux mint 19.3 'Tricia' MATE as my primary OS, in 'dual boot' configuration on my 'Master' desktop computer. All was well until the other day, when our world went dark (Power Outage ). Of course, my 'Desktop' was running at the time, and lost power When the lights came back on, my deskto...
by Lloydbiker
Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Re: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)

Well, I thought an upgrade to LM 19.3 MATE (Tricia) might solve the problem.
No deal!
Still the same result!
by Lloydbiker
Sun May 31, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Re: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)

Well, turns out 'LibreOffice' has problems with .pdf publications that are multi-column. Columns are overlapped, causing loss of letters and words. So, try 'Document Viewer' as Default Program. Result is clean, easily read, nothing missing, but we're back to no reverse order print, regardless of wha...
by Lloydbiker
Wed May 27, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Re: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)

Something more I discovered today: Any pdf files I had stored in Linux, opened with the problematic 'Print menu', and if multi-page, would NOT 'Reverse' print order. What to do? Of course: Change 'Default Program' setting to open .pdf files with 'LibreOffice'. So now, all multi-page pdf files, inter...
by Lloydbiker
Tue May 26, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Printer delivers copy in reverse order (last page on top)

I'm re-posting this because I believe a comment caused the original poster to withdraw his post and quit the group. Sad to see. I've been putting up with this for a while, and I'm thinking that previously, I could just select 'Reverse order' and it printed back to front, but not now (doesn't matter ...
by Lloydbiker
Sun May 17, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer prints in reverse order face up
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Re: Printer prints in reverse order face up

Let's face it, there are more important things in this world to worry about. If it prints in reverse order, just remember to set the defaults when you print. If his problem is same as mine, marking the 'print reverse' option in master 'Print Control' won't do anything but place check mark and alter...
by Lloydbiker
Sat May 16, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Printer prints in reverse order face up
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Re: Printer prints in reverse order face up

I've been putting up with this for a while, and I'm thinking that previously, I could just select 'Reverse order' and it printed back to front, but not now (doesn't matter how I try to fool it). Checking the 'Choice box' in print control makes NO Difference. This also applies to my Linux 19.2 laptop...

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