If you're having trouble creating a bootable USB drive from the HexOS ISO:
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Use a different imaging tool
- Try balenaEtcher (recommended)
- On Windows: Use Rufus in DD mode
- On macOS: Use built-in Disk Utility or
dd command
- On Linux: Use
dd command or GNOME Disks
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Try a different USB drive
- Use a high-quality USB 3.0+ drive (minimum 8GB)
- Some older or damaged USB drives can cause imaging problems
- Avoid using cheap or no-name USB drives
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Download the ISO again
- Sometimes download corruption can cause imaging issues
- Verify the ISO checksum if provided
Installation problems can happen for various reasons:
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Hardware compatibility
- Check the system requirements
- Ensure your hardware is on the supported hardware list
- Disable any hardware features that might interfere (virtualization, secure boot)
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Corrupted installation media
- Re-create your USB installation drive with a fresh ISO download
- Try a different USB port (preferably USB 2.0 for compatibility)
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Memory issues
- Run a memory test (memtest86+) if the installer crashes
- Try installing with minimal RAM configuration
Related: Avoid USB drives — why USB drives cause problems and what to use instead