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when i install arch linux i get an error saying that the "pacman preparation failed! Check dev/tty7 for errors." can anybody tell me what that means? please explain, thanks

asked 05 Feb, 00:13

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While holding the 'Alt' key press the 'F7' key. All messages regarding installation are displayed on 'tty7'.

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answered 04 Apr, 11:10

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