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Did you do the steps above. FYI, I booted it up from USB, Mint version 17.2.

 

Thought I did, but just tried your steps again, and this time it worked. After changing the PW I logged out, went to screen saver then clicked on screen that asks me to log back in asking for my PW and all I did was click login and Linux bought me right back to the desktop, no problem. Before it would not, because it always reported wrong password. Would make me wait 30 sec's.
But like you said, the password is only temporary, wish it wasn't. BUT you were right, if the user follows your steps, it works!! *Smile

But another point, IF you don't change the PW Before logging out, when you get to the screensaver on Linux where it asks for your password, nothing works, without changing the password 1st. Hit the enter key and Linux will tell user wrong password and then user has to wait the 30 sec's.

 

Well when I 1st followed your instructions and made the Linux Mine usb disk, it worked fine. Now when I try to boot from my usb, I get as far as seeing the 3 options, choose the top one, and from that point on, my usb just flashes and does nothing else.
I have to turn off computer, then turn back on to get back to desktop. Only thing that I have changed in my video card, put in a newer model. added more memory, and that's it. Why it freezes now I have no idea??

 

Well also checked trying to run Linux off one of my DVD's older version, nope, now for some reason no matter what version I try to run it fails to start. Really strange?? I can boot my Macrium Reflect USB no problem, but nothing will run if its Linux.

 

If you have an older version of Linux you might have to turn off secure boot.

 

Pull the added Ram out Mike and try it.

 

Thanks, but their is no way I am taking my computer apart again, and pull out my 2x8gb sticks out just to be able to boot Linux mint!!! It would take me around 30 mins.......if Linux don't like me having 32GB of ram, then I have no use for Linux.

 

Will not run ANY version of Linux since I upgraded my GPU and memory....old version or new version, don't matter.....

You can click on my system spec's and see what I am running on this computer now.....if you like. *Smile

 

Maybe the new update for Linux Mint will run off a usb, suppose to be released within the next few days. I donno?? Just seems strange that I can't run it now. Just because of adding memory and a new NVidia graphic's card.

 

Seems your card is perhaps not supported yet (couldn't find anything more recent than June) - Linux Mint Forums View topic - Black screen with EVGA Geforce GTX 750 Ti

I suppose you could install to a VM, then make a custom live cd including the proprietary driver from Nvidia ... How to Create a Custom Ubuntu Live CD or USB the Easy Way

 

Ahhh so its my new card......dam.....oh well THANK You sir for this info, this card is not even that new, came out like a year or two. Its brand new card, but NVidia has released a lot newer cards since this one.
Thanks again for the heads up thou!!
Mike..

 

Surprised at that, normally Mint manages to load a driver of some description to get it going.