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General => On Topic => Topic started by: johnausten13 on July 07, 2020, 12:09:25 AM
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Hello Guys.
I am currently upgrading my sister's laptop which was previously installed with Linux Lite 4.X series (based on 16.4 LTS Ubuntu). This laptop - HP SmartTouch - was previously installed with Windows 8 but due to some keyboard problems, and other unknown problems, the touchscreen failed to work when upgraded to Windows 8.1. The keyboard problems remained so I decided to install Linux Lite. Keyboard problem solved but touchscreen still failed.
Can we expect the same with Linux Lite 5? That the touchscreen will not work? I'm not expecting anything but if it works, then great. And if not, I hope that my installation will just run smoothly.
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Try the 5 live image.
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Try the 5 live image.
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Thanks Jerry. I'm struggling to install LL5 due to grub2 error message. I already disabled EUFI Boot and made manual partitions. Last attempt. :)
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Leave UEFI enabled, just disable Secure Boot. Then let the installer auto partition, that would be the easiest overall approach.
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Leave UEFI enabled, just disable Secure Boot. Then let the installer auto partition, that would be the easiest overall approach.
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I did but still kept on getting the message "grub-efi-amd64-signed package failed to install". I still clicked on 'Continue Testing' and enter these codes to the Terminal as advised, and to remedy the situation while still on the Live Mode. The installation went okay after reboot. My touchscreen is still not working but not a major setback for me though.
sudo mount /dev/sda2 /mnt
sudo mkdir /mnt/boot/efi
sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/boot/efi
for i in /dev /dev/pts /proc /sys; do sudo mount -B $i /mnt$i; done
sudo apt-get install --reinstall grub-efi-amd64-signed
sudo grub-install --no-nvram --root-directory=/mnt
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My touchscreen is still not working but not a major setback for me though.
Have you tried the latest Kernel?
What is the exact model number?
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My touchscreen is still not working but not a major setback for me though.
Have you tried the latest Kernel?
What is the exact model number?
HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-N039TU
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Was waiting to see if you were going to respond regarding kernel.
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i have no problems installing Linux Lite 5.0 with secure boot enabled
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Was waiting to see if you were going to respond regarding kernel.
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Kernel: 5.4.0-33
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i have no problems installing Linux Lite 5.0 with secure boot enabled
Good for you! This HP TouchSmart laptop was giving me a headache ever since the keyboard problem started, and then later, the touchscreen. It was always the GRUB and UEFI problems. I'm not a big fan of touchscreen so not a major issue for me but my sister was complaining about it. Lol.
Anyways, I didn't have a problem installing Lubuntu at first. I just didn't like the DE and the overall look so it did not last long. Xubuntu also didn't go very well during installation. I just like Linux Lite a lot and have installed about 5 PCs (both 32-bit and 64-bit) before gifting them.
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Have you tried the latest Kernel?
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Have you tried the latest Kernel?
Nope. Not yet. Maybe a few months from now, I will re-install LL with the latest kernel. I can't get hold of the laptop right now. I guess my sister and her husband is quite content with the current version. Thanks. ;)