Hello. I am super new to the Linux environment. I downloaded Zorin OS 16 core for my 7 year old laptop. During the installation process, the USB flash drive accidently loosened due to which the first installation was not completed properly. I force shut down my system and again initiated the process. But this time the booting had some random code and then the Dell logo. I had not seen that before. I am assuming the BIOS was disturbed during the installation. Is there any way to check it? Further how do I get updates since in windows, Dell support would do the job. Thank you
P.s. my computer knowledge is very basic and this is the first time I dared to try this feat.
The BIOS is unlikely to be affected.
Is Windows currently installed on the machine? If so, is it a version alter than Windows 7?
If so...
Please boot into Windows, navigate to the Control Panel > Power settings and disable Fast Boot or Fast Startup.
Exit Windows and using your specific Manufacturers F key, enter the BIOS / EFI settings. Ensure that in Secureity, Secure Boot is disabled.
With those done, if not already done, I would recommend inserting your Zorin OS Installation Medium and booting from it and performing a Fresh Installation.
There have been issues in the past where users had difficulty installing due to an out-of-date BIOS - I also pointed this out at the start of the Unofficial Manual for Zorin 15 (Page 7 - https://ecloud.global/s/JXeM682da9MxDA2). Usually Dells will only update via a Windows Install but there is a guide on the Dell forum here:
I erased windows, and in the first attempt, I left my system without any os inside it. Then I installed the zorin os again and left the notebook undisturbed until it was done. Is it possible some windows left overs in the hdd might affect the os??