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**[中文](./FAQ.zh.md)**

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Q1: I am using an old computer/virtual machine that requires Legacy BIOS booting, but I encounter a grub installation failure when installing with the GXDE installation disk.

A1: For ISO versions 15.13 and below, Legacy BIOS currently only supports installation using the Debian installer. Select "Advanced options" on the boot screen and then choose "Install."

A1: This issue will be resolved in version 15.14.

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Q2: I have installed Debian 12/I am using Debian 12 on Arm/i386/mips64/loong64 architecture. How can I install GXDE?

A2: Install GXDE by adding repositories.

Repository installation method:

Download the deb file and install it from https://pan.huang1111.cn/s/k2nRvuB.

After installation, run:

```bash
sudo apt update

sudo apt install spark-store -y

sudo aptss install gxde-testing-source -y

sudo aptss install gxde-desktop gxde-desktop-extra -y

```

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Q3: How to create a bootable disk?

A3: For Legacy boot, it is recommended to use Rufus in DD mode. For EFI, you can use the [Deepin Boot Maker](https://www.deepin.org/zh/original/deepin-boot-maker/).


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Q4: NVIDIA driver installation failed by using `sudo aptss install nvidia-driver`

A4: Please manually install the proprietary driver or install the package `linux-kernel-oldstable-gxde-amd64` and boot with this kernel to reinstall.

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Q5: Intel/Crab network card cannot enable wireless after installation.

A5: Run sudo aptss install firmware-iwlwifi firmware-realtek -y.

A5: This issue will be resolved in version 15.14.