It had Windows installed and it was taking up 3 partitions or something so i destroyed its recovery drive and i probably need to start fresh with just Linux

Is there a way to just reset and do everything over like by repartitioning and installing something like Fedora or Ubuntu? I tried to jnstall PopOS and i think i settled on the ZorinOS or something but I can’t get Ethernet or my VPN working and I want to be able to download “app” “installers” like you do with PC or MacOS.

Baby steps

      • KssioAug@piefed.zipEnglish
        3·
        59 minutes ago

        It might sound stupid, but turn off your PC, switch off the power supply, remove the power cable, wait for about 30-40 seconds, then plug the cable back, switch it on and power on your desktop.

        It might be an issue caused by Windows fast startup. Even though you completely removed Windows, the power state might still be ‘hanging’ around and causing issues.

        • Telorand@reddthat.com
          1·
          30 minutes ago

          I would add “press the power button for 10 sec with everything unplugged.” That should clear any remaining power storing problematic settings. That’s about as fresh as you can get!

      • corsicanguppy@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        1 hour ago

        Yeah, but that’s like saying “blue. The kind of car I drive is blue.”

        If you can get logged-in and issue an lspci it’ll help a lot.

        Just take a pic of the output with your phone if you’re on the console. We’ll cope.