install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
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install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Hi, I just switched from Windows to Linux and installed linuxmint-20.1-cinnamon-64bit. However, I can not install hardware drivers, even when I launch the driver manager and insert the installation USB stick. Here is the screenshot of the message
I can't connect to wifi either.
I would appreciate it if someone could help me with this. Thanks
I can't connect to wifi either.
I would appreciate it if someone could help me with this. Thanks
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Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Can you post the results of this command:
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inxi -Fxxxz && rfkill list && iwconfig && mokutil --sb-state
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Sure. Here is the screenshot,
https://imgur.com/JiV1USn
Sorry, this is the only way for me to share the result
https://imgur.com/JiV1USn
Sorry, this is the only way for me to share the result
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Disable secure boot in Bios/Uefi & see if that gets wifi going.
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
I disabled secure boot, still no connection!
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Did you reboot?
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Yes I did. It seems my other drivers have not been installed as well. I still receive error from driver manager.
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
What does this show now:
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rfkill list && iwconfig && mokutil --sb-state
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
It must be quicker to boot the ISO again, install the drivers you need and during install be sure to click the Install third party drivers and software option
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Yeah, try what JeremyB said. I don't see any change other than secure boot being off now.
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
Are you dual booting with Windows or is it Linux Mint only?
Re: install hardware drivers & wifi connection problem
In that case, you may need to disable fast boot as well.