# Budgie installer misses a step and gives "no root file system is defined"

**URL:** <https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [December 19, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810 "2019-12-19T18:55:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![palash25](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/palash25/32/1868_2.png) [@palash25](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/palash25)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/1 "2019-12-19T18:55:15Z")

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Ok so I am trying to install Budgie 18.04.3 64bit on a new Dell inspiron 5000. My laptop currently only has one C drive and windows 10 installed on it.

I created a bootable usb drive using rufus (FAT32 and also tried with NTFS option) and tried to install it. Before launching the installer it gave me the ACPI error which I have mentioned in this post

> [@Getting ACPI error while booting from a live USB](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/getting-acpi-error-while-booting-from-a-live-usb/2808/6):
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> exactly the same kernel - so it will report the same issues. All ubuntu flavours share the same kernel.

So I ignored the error and continue with the installation. Got all the usual steps in the install wizard like set the language, keyboard etc. After selecting the Normal Install option the installer goes directly to this step skipping the one where you select “Alongside another OS” or “Erase and install Ubuntu”

 ![itype](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/ubuntubudgie/original/2X/a/a7ea7664ba9a60ba59f6a862e1214f8bdb5220e6.jpeg)

If I click install now it gives me “no root file system defined” error

If I click on the “Change” or “+” buttons then the installer hangs and freezes

How do I fix this? A friend of mine has also installed Budgie on their Dell laptop but they never encountered this problem.

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**Author:** ![palash25](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/palash25/32/1868_2.png) [@palash25](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/palash25)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/2 "2019-12-19T18:55:49Z")

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**Author:** ![bashfulrobot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/bashfulrobot/32/3_2.png) [@bashfulrobot](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bashfulrobot)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/3 "2019-12-19T23:23:29Z")

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On my dell, when you have an nvme drive, I need to esure that `AHCI` is enabled and not raid.

- Bios
  - Settings
    - System Configuration
      - Sata Operator

I have a slightly older XPS 13 (9350).

I’m not sure if your bios is the same, but worth a try.

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**Author:** ![palash25](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/palash25/32/1868_2.png) [@palash25](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/palash25)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 6:43am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/4 "2019-12-20T06:43:13Z")

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do I need to take anymore precautions before doing this?

a few more details:  
my fast boot mode is thorough  
boot mode is UEFI only with secure boot enabled in deployed mode.

my boot sequence is

Windows Boot Manager  
UEFI Hard Drive

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**Author:** ![bashfulrobot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/bashfulrobot/32/3_2.png) [@bashfulrobot](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bashfulrobot)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/5 "2019-12-20T15:30:31Z")

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Oh, I’ve only ever used this with a single operating system. So I’ve made that change, then Blown Away the system installing a new operating system. I have secure boot disabled because I know at times it has problems with Linux. I use UEFI only. And I haven’t looked into the fastboot settings.

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**Author:** ![fossfreedom](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/fossfreedom/32/1405_2.png) [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/6 "2019-12-20T15:33:48Z")

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> [@bashfulrobot](#):
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> I haven’t looked into the fastboot settings.

@palash25 fastboot should always be disabled otherwise no other operating system can be installed.

> [@bashfulrobot](#):
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> secure boot disabled because I know at times it has problems with Linux

Ubuntu and its official flavours will be OK - it will install the necessary info to ensure booting works.

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**Author:** ![bashfulrobot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/bashfulrobot/32/3_2.png) [@bashfulrobot](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bashfulrobot)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-installer-misses-a-step-and-gives-no-root-file-system-is-defined/2810/7 "2019-12-20T15:51:36Z")

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Oh, good to know! I’ll enable secure boot the next time I reload.