USB Stick Keeps Rebooting and Returning to Installation Menu During Qubes OS Setup

User Support Hardware Issues
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I tried to install Qubes OS on my computer, but I’m having trouble with the installation.

I used Rufus to write the ISO to a USB stick, selecting DD mode for the installation. I also configured the UEFI so that the system should boot into Qubes OS, allowing me to test it and proceed with the installation.

The issue I’m facing now is that when I select “Test media and install Qubes OS” from the menu, the computer reboots and takes me back to the same menu.

What should I do now? Is my laptop simply not compatible with Qubes OS?

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Note: Using Rufus to create the installation medium means that you won’t be able to choose the “Test this media and install Qubes OS” option mentioned in the example below. Instead, choose the “Install Qubes OS” option.