USB Install

So after 4 tries, I finally managed a download that matched the checksum, and I used the fedora media writer to flash it to a drive. After it completed, I thought I would refresh the drive but Win11 says it isn't recognized and I need to format it... is it normal, for it to not show allocated space and such? Properties says 0 bytes... Should I go on faith that it's fine?

wolfyreload•2/1/25, 3:37 AM

If you doing a dual-boot you need to shrink your Windows partition to make space on the drive for Bazzite. It can't use the empty space on your C drive. I'd recommend having a look at the docs for the installation https://docs.bazzite.gg/General/Installation_Guide/ or one of the many youtube videos to guide you through the installation process

Installation Guide - Bazzite Documentation

Bazzite is a custom image built upon Fedora Atomic Desktops that brings the best of Linux gaming to all of your devices.

termdisc•2/1/25, 3:47 AM

I thought I would refresh the drive but Win11 says it isn't recognized and I need to format it.

Are you seeing this immediately after writing the image?

C0RLoCKOP•2/1/25, 3:48 AM

yes

termdisc•2/1/25, 3:48 AM

you can largely disregard how Windows views Linux drives

termdisc•2/1/25, 3:48 AM

boot from the drive, then look for potential errors

C0RLoCKOP•2/1/25, 3:49 AM

That's why I asked, I'm used to windows, if it says it's done then no worries until there are worries, but this is a new animal

C0RLoCKOP•2/1/25, 3:49 AM

I'd rather do things right the first time