# Installation **URL:** https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/c/installation/20.md [Latest](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Installation category](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/about-the-installation-category/3746)
**Author:** [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\ **Replies:** 0
Queries/Topics using this category cover installation issues whether cannot boot in my hardware compatible graphics not displaying correctly when booting my iso ISO shows errors/warnings how to install Installation is… --- ## [Need help installing ubuntu budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/need-help-installing-ubuntu-budgie/8802)
**Author:** [@09917032ss](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/09917032ss)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/need-help-installing-ubuntu-budgie/8802 "2026-08-07T12:05:38Z")
I need help installing Ubuntu Budgie. The installer window appears briefly and then closes after a few seconds. My laptop is i5 m460 4go ram ddr3 and ati mobility r1deon 5470. --- ## [Printer driver installation issues](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/printer-driver-installation-issues/8439)
**Author:** [@scarbines](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/scarbines)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/printer-driver-installation-issues/8439 "2025-10-26T21:04:46Z")
Hi i’ve downloaded brothers drivers to the downloads folder and have tried several approaches to install these but nothing seems to work. Ant suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks Newby (Stephen) --- ## [No sound to external speakers on HP Z2 G9 after install](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/no-sound-to-external-speakers-on-hp-z2-g9-after-install/8035)
**Author:** [@scarbines](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/scarbines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/no-sound-to-external-speakers-on-hp-z2-g9-after-install/8035 "2025-10-14T07:42:26Z")
Hi im new to Linux and had budgie installed by the vendor. Seems to run well but I cant get any sound out of external speakers. I’ve done everything I can think of in the Budgie Control Center/Sound section but nothing s… --- ## [HP 635 vs Ubuntu Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hp-635-vs-ubuntu-budgie/8018)
**Author:** [@JayWithNoPants](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/JayWithNoPants)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/hp-635-vs-ubuntu-budgie/8018 "2025-09-22T13:06:28Z")
Hello! Hope you all are doing well. I found an HP 635 with a Windows 10 in Swedish. One issue I’ve found with this laptop is that, even tho I have removed the swedish language and installed 2 english packages, it will n… --- ## [Installing Budgie on a very old machine](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/installing-budgie-on-a-very-old-machine/8008)
**Author:** [@fmpazzo](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fmpazzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/installing-budgie-on-a-very-old-machine/8008 "2025-09-14T16:20:32Z")
Hi All! I’ve been trying to install the latest Budgie on a very old machine with no real success. Here are the specs: AMD Athlon II X2 245 4Gb RAM no extra GPU motherboard: PCWARE APM80-D3 (Chipset Northbridge: AMD® RS… --- ## [Something has gone seriously wrong: Out of resources](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/something-has-gone-seriously-wrong-out-of-resources/7932)
**Author:** [@djharborne](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/djharborne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/something-has-gone-seriously-wrong-out-of-resources/7932 "2025-08-11T03:41:34Z")
I have a Surface Pro 3 laptop. Previously I had Fedora installed and everything was working ok. I had secureboot set up. I was just fed up with the constant updates, so have installed Budgie. Upon start up after install… --- ## [Camera not seen on cheese - got the errors from terminal](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/camera-not-seen-on-cheese-got-the-errors-from-terminal/7889)
**Author:** [@LuciaL](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/LuciaL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/camera-not-seen-on-cheese-got-the-errors-from-terminal/7889 "2025-07-10T10:04:57Z")
Hello, I am running ubuntu budgie in a macbook air 2018. Cheese says “there was an error playing video from the webcam” and guvcview can see the camera Under Settings the camera is not shown If I check “additional dr… --- ## [\`Fn\` key not working 25.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/fn-key-not-working-25-04/7855)
**Author:** [@sekaijin](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/sekaijin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/fn-key-not-working-25-04/7855 "2025-06-28T10:03:29Z")
Fn key not working after 25.04 update. I upgraded to version 25.04 and everything worked perfectly. Yesterday there was an update, and since then, the ‘Fn’ key has stopped working. Whether it’s active or not, the func… --- ## [Newly patched legacy Nvidia 340 driver for 6.11 kernel?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/newly-patched-legacy-nvidia-340-driver-for-6-11-kernel/7859)
**Author:** [@DHsound](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/DHsound)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/newly-patched-legacy-nvidia-340-driver-for-6-11-kernel/7859 "2025-06-23T17:57:14Z")
Hello, first post here! So I don’t really know a lot about Linux, I’m not a computer science/IT/programmer type but can usually get computers to do what I want with enough poking around and googling. In this case what I … --- ## [Cant install Budgie on my ThinkPad P51](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cant-install-budgie-on-my-thinkpad-p51/7862)
**Author:** [@vvv](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/vvv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cant-install-budgie-on-my-thinkpad-p51/7862 "2025-06-21T22:31:23Z")
Hi, ive been trying to install budgy all day. The install program says that it can’t tell what goes wrong. I can run budgy ok but cant install it… Has anyone got trouble too with Lenovo products ? I can copy the journ… --- ## [Budgie software center](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-software-center/7831)
**Author:** [@Tukkie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tukkie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-software-center/7831 "2025-05-21T16:17:15Z")
Hello, i use Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.2 and i noticed, that there is no budgie software center installed. Also when i search for it in synaptic, i can not find it. How can i install budgie software centre. --- ## [Example of partitions](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/example-of-partitions/7802)
**Author:** [@satos](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/satos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/example-of-partitions/7802 "2025-04-29T19:30:16Z")
Hello, could someone give me an example of which partitions to create for a manual installation of Ubuntu Budgie, for example, preparing the partitions first with GParted. --- ## [Unable to install Budgie on USB drive](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/unable-to-install-budgie-on-usb-drive/7798)
**Author:** [@Wilton\_G](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Wilton_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/unable-to-install-budgie-on-usb-drive/7798 "2025-04-24T17:29:17Z")
I am new to Linux OS. Trying to install Ubuntu Budgie on a USB drive permanently. But facing some issues.. Below are steps I followed. Downloaded Version 24.04 and flashed into a new USB Booted from USB drive loaded Bu… --- ## [Problem with tor browser installation](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-with-tor-browser-installation/7522)
**Author:** [@MEDICU](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/MEDICU)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-with-tor-browser-installation/7522 "2025-03-10T10:11:33Z")
I have a problem with Tor Browser installation . I try to install it from app center but it does not work . I am new to Budgie and probably do something wrong . The thing is the browser has worked some time ago and su… --- ## [App Center app is not updating automatically to the new version](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/app-center-app-is-not-updating-automatically-to-the-new-version/7571)
**Author:** [@MEDICU](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/MEDICU)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/app-center-app-is-not-updating-automatically-to-the-new-version/7571 "2025-02-26T19:41:30Z")
I am a new user of Linux and Ubuntu Budgie . I’ve switched from Mac Os were everything was updating automatically . Now here I am lost . I must mentioned friend of mine installed Linux on my computer and now I start to … --- ## [App center doesn’t work with Nvidia 560 drivers](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/app-center-doesn-t-work-with-nvidia-560-drivers/7575)
**Author:** [@Anthonyd1978](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Anthonyd1978)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/app-center-doesn-t-work-with-nvidia-560-drivers/7575 "2025-01-18T07:49:58Z")
Hello, I’ve got Budgie 24.10 installed. I have an Nvidia 3070 graphics card, with 560 drivers installed. I’m not getting the app center to work with these drivers. This is shown on my video: https://youtu.be/7Tzrd8J… --- ## [Budgie Control Center Errors](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-control-center-errors/7579)
**Author:** [@trendfirst](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/trendfirst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-control-center-errors/7579 "2025-01-18T00:33:40Z")
I just got a System76 Adder WS with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installed. Since I run Budgie on my desktop pc, I wanted it on the new laptop as well. I initially tried just installing the Budgie desktop via command line, but ran… --- ## [ERROR Can't installa Budigie 22.04.5](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/error-cant-installa-budigie-22-04-5/7474)
**Author:** [@tanlu](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/tanlu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/error-cant-installa-budigie-22-04-5/7474 "2024-11-12T18:19:51Z")
Hello. I wanted to update my UB 22.04.1 to 22.04.5 and the first thing that happened is that it went into a loop when starting the system. Like this error https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ub-24-04-going-to-login-loo… --- ## [Problem with mouse , pad after upgrading from 22.04 to 24.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-with-mouse-pad-after-upgrading-from-22-04-to-24-04/7464)
**Author:** [@dtssse](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/dtssse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-with-mouse-pad-after-upgrading-from-22-04-to-24-04/7464 "2024-11-08T17:44:57Z")
Hi, I encountered a mouse stuck problem after installing Ubuntu 24.04 Budgie from Budgie 23.10 Mantic. I reinstalled 23.10 - in dual boot (alongside 24.04) which I am using at the moment - and no mouse problems. I reb… --- ## [Problem upgrading from 22.04 to 24.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-upgrading-from-22-04-to-24-04/7344)
**Author:** [@jjdavis](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jjdavis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problem-upgrading-from-22-04-to-24-04/7344 "2024-10-27T12:25:30Z")
Since 24.04.1 is just out I thought I’d try upgrading my 22.04 installation. Running do-release-upgrade is consistently failing with a An unresolvable problem occurred while calculating the upgrade. message, and check… --- ## [Will installer mess with UEFI boot options, try to write MBR, or nuke existing grub menu?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/will-installer-mess-with-uefi-boot-options-try-to-write-mbr-or-nuke-existing-grub-menu/7427)
**Author:** [@Marnes](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Marnes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/will-installer-mess-with-uefi-boot-options-try-to-write-mbr-or-nuke-existing-grub-menu/7427 "2024-10-20T15:44:01Z")
Hi, I’ve got a question about the way the ubuntu budgie installer sets up grub. There used to be a --no-bootloader option on ubiquity, but that was years ago and the current installer doesn’t seem to be ubiquity. I tried… --- ## [Long delay with black screen before boot of Ubuntu Budgie 24.10](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/long-delay-with-black-screen-before-boot-of-ubuntu-budgie-24-10/7425)
**Author:** [@PortgSelvadi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/PortgSelvadi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/long-delay-with-black-screen-before-boot-of-ubuntu-budgie-24-10/7425 "2024-10-18T03:42:49Z")
I Installed Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 from scratch on my old MacBook Air 2011. It does boot fine, but just after turning on the computer it shows a black screen with a small dash for about three minutes. After this time the Bu… --- ## [Unable to boot after fresh install](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/unable-to-boot-after-fresh-install/7408)
**Author:** [@paulreb](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/paulreb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/unable-to-boot-after-fresh-install/7408 "2024-10-10T22:34:59Z")
Hi there, I’ve been using Budgie for many years and love it. After several upgrades and a few errors popping up I decided to start afresh and re-install 24.04 LTS via USB. All seemed fine until I restarted and received t… --- ## [Dropbox install on Ubuntu 24.04](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dropbox-install-on-ubuntu-24-04/7403)
**Author:** [@cinnamon](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/dropbox-install-on-ubuntu-24-04/7403 "2024-10-03T05:49:27Z")
New to Budgie, just installed Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.1 fresh from the USB, and so far I am really liking what I am seeing! I am having a bit of trouble though installing Dropbox using the new Budgie Welcome → Optional Task… --- ## [Can't Boot Ubuntu Budgie 24.04 Without "nomodeset" and Can't Adjust Screen Brightness on Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7430)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cant-boot-ubuntu-budgie-24-04-without-nomodeset-and-cant-adjust-screen-brightness-on-inspiron-14-2-in-1-7430/7377)
**Author:** [@ruuffo](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/ruuffo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cant-boot-ubuntu-budgie-24-04-without-nomodeset-and-cant-adjust-screen-brightness-on-inspiron-14-2-in-1-7430/7377 "2024-09-15T09:32:59Z")
Hi everyone, I recently upgraded my Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Intel (7430) from Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 to 24.04, and since the update, I’ve encountered a couple of frustrating issues: I can’t boot without using the nomodes… --- ## [Ubuntu 24.04 release notes in Ubuntu Budgie upgrade](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-24-04-release-notes-in-ubuntu-budgie-upgrade/7359)
**Author:** [@moso](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/moso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-24-04-release-notes-in-ubuntu-budgie-upgrade/7359 "2024-09-06T04:48:23Z")
Hey there, My software updater popped up today with a notice that Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.1 LTS was available for my 22.04 install. However, when I start the upgrade, I noticed that the release notes are for the normal flav… --- ## [Problems upgrading from 23 ---\>24.01](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problems-upgrading-from-23-24-01/7349)
**Author:** [@ArchAngelLloyd](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/ArchAngelLloyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problems-upgrading-from-23-24-01/7349 "2024-09-01T02:01:21Z")
Let me start by saying thank you for doing what you do. Now with that I had a few problems upgrading… nothing I couldn’t fix my self mind you (been using Linux for 21 years now). I have an Nvidia gpu… the upgrade uninsta… --- ## [ISO 24.04 won't boot on Mac](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/iso-24-04-wont-boot-on-mac/7325)
**Author:** [@chlodevig](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/chlodevig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/iso-24-04-wont-boot-on-mac/7325 "2024-08-07T19:45:45Z")
I wanted to try Budgie on my MacBook, but the USB stick won’t boot. I checked the SHA, and the USB stick actually does boot on a Asus K55V with Intel, but not on my MacBook 5,1 (2008, Intel) Also, the same MacBook boots… --- ## [Download link 23.10.1 unvailable](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/download-link-23-10-1-unvailable/7303)
**Author:** [@kanti](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/kanti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/download-link-23-10-1-unvailable/7303 "2024-07-27T13:43:15Z")
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