start a boot stick with dell inspiron 7706 2n1

Are the pre-compiled ISOs UEFI-compliant?  They need to be (or you'll need to prepare one that is).  And if you want to access the factory drive contents, you'll also need to add support for Intel RAID (IRST).

Check with the respective Linux communities.

Hi

IF you want to run from ISO files, then, IMHO, Ventoy is preferable.

The above is a typical layout for Mint 22.1, it can, and does, sit alongside W11 in a secure boot (GPT style partitioning).

Also it does boot to a live environment, without the need to install.

If in doubt please ask.

I've tried various programs (Rufus with ISO image mode and DD image mode, Balena Etcher, and Ventoy) for creating USB boot sticks with and without boot secure.

None of them work. I have no idea how to boot the computer from a boot stick.

Hi

Well if you posted a picture of the USB directory structure, that could eliminate the making of the USB from the equation.

Then perhaps work out HOW2 find the way to change the boot order

Obviously you have removed the Fast StartUp option from within Windows, and do a clean shutdown.

Thanks for the answer.

When I use ventoy I don't see a structur only the iso file which I copy to the stick.

when I use rufus I will see the following structur:

the rest of your points I have already done without any changes.

@haiflosse1​ 

Well you only need 1 linux distro per USB.

If W11 is not completely shut down...

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

   • Press the Windows key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.

2. Disable Fast Startup and Hibernation

   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     text

     powercfg -h off

   • This turns off both hibernation and fast startup.

Then before power on, repeatedly press F2 and F12 to initiate either the BIOS access or one time boot option.

AT worst remove the storage device (unplug) then it cannot start in Windows and your USB will have to be the boot device.

Some additional info...

Above is a Ventoy screenshot of an experimental attempt at multi-boot,  and YES the DOOM iso ran on oldish (MBR) style desktop, as did all the remaining 9.

If in doubt please ask.

Thanks for the answer.

I have done the command: powercfg -h off

Then I have shutdown the computer and start it again with an created ventoy usb stick with GPT an linuxmint-22.1-cinnamon-64bit.iso.

I press F12 and choose my usb-stick.

the DELL Logo will flash for a short time and then the screen is for some seconds black. But after that my windows 10 will start again.

Please let me know where I can get and download an doomlinux.iso.

kindly regards

First off, have you double checked the download of linux mint to ensure it is not corrupted?

The doomlinux is from a github project.

git clone https://github.com/shadlyd15/DoomLinux.git

cd DoomLinux

and is quite involved, and does require a working linux distro to be installed.

Thanks for your answer.

I have check the hash. They are the same. So the iso is not corrupted.

I have also find the doomlinux at github but have no idea how I can create an iso with my windows 10.

Hi

Well I always have some daft ideas...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of Windows that allows you to run a Linux environment on your Windows 10 machine without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting. It provides a seamless and productive experience for developers who want to use both Windows and Linux at the same time.

Quite involved and long winded, but theoretically possible.

Also there is a "DOOM" version 

https://doomwiki.org/wiki/How_to_play_Doom_on_modern_Windows_systems

I don't want to use WSL.

I want to start the inspiron with an live Linux on a separate USB stick

Well try a different method, like a different USB manufacturer.

WSL and DD to create a bootable USB.

Out of ideas.  Sorry.

Bye.