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I've got a Dell with Intel processor and NVIDIA card and Windows 11 loaded. I'm trying to boot Ubuntu 22.04 from a USB. When I hit Try or Install Ubuntu from the GRUB screen it brings up a black screen with a steady cursor in the upper left and hangs. I've tried the nomodeset and some of the other modeset options, but I get the same result. I've tried turning off Secure Boot, but that didn't help. I'm not able to get a terminal with any of the function keys. Any other ideas on what I can try?

The fix to this problem was waiting for an updated ISO from Ubuntu. The computer now boots with no problems.

Jowler
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    Did you verify the ISO prior to write to media? Have you validated the write of ISO using another box? Was the ISO an appropriate *architecture* for your intended machine? Did you try removing `quiet splash` etc. from the kernel line so you can see more messages/clues for your *unspecified* 22.04 ISO? – guiverc Feb 22 '23 at 01:17
  • Please tell us more about your computer: Which **model** of Dell is it? What graphics chip/card is it (brand name and model)? Some Dell computers need an **updated BIOS** in order to boot well from USB into Ubuntu. – sudodus Feb 23 '23 at 08:50
  • The computer is a Dell Inspiron model# i7710-7952WHT-PUS – Jowler Feb 25 '23 at 20:32
  • Processor: Intel 12th Gen Core i7 model# 1255U Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce MX550 I did check for updates on the UEFI as part of my troubleshooting. I did verify the ISO prior to write to media. I have not validated the write using another box - I'll try that next. The image I downloaded was the 64-bit PC desktop image. I did remove quiet splash. – Jowler Feb 25 '23 at 20:45
  • Please add details to your question, as that's what is answered. Comments are from readers/mods/users of this site to the *Original Poster* and get removed once the question clarifies or provides details; commenting to yourself makes no sense? You are aware this is a Q&A site and not a forum. – guiverc Feb 25 '23 at 22:50
  • I suspect that [at least part of] your problem is related to the nvidia graphics chip/card. Please try with the [boot option](http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2230389&p=13370808#post13370808) `nomodeset`, and if that is successful, install Ubuntu, and use `nomodeset` also in the installed system. When booted into the installed system, install a proprietary nvidia driver to take full advantage of the graphics chip/card. – sudodus Feb 26 '23 at 03:32

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