How Do I Get to the Boot Menu on Linux Mint?
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When you start Linux Mint, simply press and hold down the Shift key to display the GRUB boot menu at startup. The following boot menu appears in Linux Mint 20.

How do I get the boot menu to appear?

When a computer is starting up, the user can access the Boot Menu by pressing one of several keyboard keys. Common keys for accessing the Boot Menu are Esc, F2, F10 or F12, depending on the manufacturer of the computer or motherboard. The specific key to press is usually specified on the computer’s startup screen.

How do I change the boot menu in Linux Mint?

Replace quiet splash with nomodeset and press F10 to boot. In BIOS mode, highlight Start Linux Mint and press Tab to modify the boot options. Replace quiet splash with nomodeset and press Enter to boot. Repeat this operation post-install in your grub boot menu and read Hardware drivers to install additional drivers.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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