Re: Problem installing Debian on Dell XPS 13 9360 laptop
Hi,
Bernard McNeill <bmqawsed4@gmail.com> wrote:
> This machine does not have either CD or DVD drive. Does have internal SSD.
> This machine normally runs Windows-10.
> Objective is to have Debian on external HDD (Toshiba), connected to
> laptop via USB3.
>
> Events:
> Under Windows, downloaded iso to SSD.
> Win32diskimage from SSD to HDD.
> Restarted, F12, picked out HDD from bootlist, booted, got into Debian
> installer.
> Does a few steps (language etc).
> Gets stuck at 'No common CD-ROM drive was detected'.
Why not use an USB stick as installation media, as documented here:
https://www.debian.org/CD/faq/#write-usb
Holger
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