How do I open a USB in Linux Mint?

Boot Linux Mint

Now that you have Linux Mint on a USB stick (or DVD) boot the computer from it. Insert your USB stick (or DVD) into the computer. Restart the computer. Before your computer boots your current operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) you should see your BIOS loading screen.

How do I reactivate my USB ports?

Enable USB Ports via Device Manager

1. Click the Start button and type “device manager” or “devmgmt. …
2. Click “Universal Serial Bus controllers” to see a list of USB ports on the computer.
3. Right-click each USB port, then click “Enable.” If this does not re-enable the USB ports, right-click each again and select “Uninstall.”