Zorin Core 17 doesn't boot after installation

Installing Zorin OS
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Hello,
I had Zorin Core 16.3 on my old PC and it was working fine except the boot partition was too small. So I decide to install Zorin Core 17 hoping the boot partition will fix itself.
My PC is very old : Acer Aspire 7720G
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
RAM 2Go
250GB HDD
here is the report of the boot repair tool I try to use :
http://sprunge.us/7OAPPo
I think the problem is the very old BIOS ?

And maybe opting for ZFS encryption was not the right idea ? But I had the same problem when I first install Zorin without encryption.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

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I know the devs have managed to get Zorin 17 Core running with less than 2 Gb but the fact that that is the Max number of Gb you have present might cause issues. Did you try it in live mode before installing? Might I suggest that you wait for Zorin Lite that is due out any time soon as it uses xfce, a much lighter DE than Gnome.

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I'm using the live mode right now, works fine and is pretty !

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Here is the error message while trying to boot

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That looks like the BIOS has skipped the Hard disk and is trying to boot from ethernet/network hence the cable reference. Check BIOS settings or run boot repair from a Live USB of 16.

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Can you boot into the BIOS and disable netwwwork booting via PXE? Having done some research, some BIOS are hardwired not to be able to disable PXE at boot time.

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I cannot disable the network boot. I'm supposed to be able to, but it doesn't want to change. I sent it at the back of the list to no avail.

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I installed zorin 17 a 3rd time, LVM this time.
Same problem.
Here is the report of the Boot repair:
Http://sprunge.us/HBYmLm
Also, as I'm currently using the live USB I saw this message

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I'm downloading zorin 16 to use its boot repair as suggested.

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Try to setup customized boot path it there might be any path related issues ,or try to boot live os(try this SystemRescue if you don't have zorin now ) and repair/reinstall grub

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Welcome to the Forum!

Could it be that it is a BIOS Problem ... Did You looked if there is a BIOS Update for Your PC?

You could try another Thing: I read that you are using Core but You could try if You have the same Result when You using Lite.

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Adding support to this suggestion. @Dixit, please check if there is a BIOS Firmware Update for your make and model with your manufacturer.

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The laptop is 17 years old... There's definitely no support from Acer anymore.
I'm pretty sure I did it in the past.

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The installation of zorin 16.3 lite is not working...
Running the live, the Boot repair doesn't fix anything.

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Do You have TPM and/or Secure Boot enabled? If Yes disable it - if Your PC have that.

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No secure boot on the BIOS

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Okay, let's try a different Way. Could You install another Distro? Linux Mint for Example. Only to see if it is a Problem with Zorin direct or a more common Thing.

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I try I don't how many Distro...
It's not possible to make a bootable USB while using a Live CD.
I had some GRUB error or the error message from the BIOS (1st picture).
I finally managed to install Mint Cinnamon. And again a BIOS error after rebooting...
The Boot repair from the Live was more forthcoming (see picture).
So I need to create a USB with the Boot repair tool that I downloaded.
But I can't change the "Compatibility Mode" of the BIOS ,it's not even a option.

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FYI I've ordered a new computer ! After 17 years with the same personal laptop, I think the planet will agree I earned it!

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I would say that this is no Problem, haha!

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Nah. Must be at least another 10 years life in it yet, at least as a spare machine :slight_smile: