Error while attempting to install Fedora KDE 44

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error while attempting to install

im on a thinkpad T400, i have an internet connection, it has a 500gb 2.5 inch ssd with windows on it but i set it to use the whole disk and wipe it before installing. i keep getting this error. what should i do?

heres the error message:

*The installer cannot continue due to a critical error: Installation of the system failed: Creating luks on /dev/sda3*
*Error details*
*org. fedoraproject.Anaconda StorageInstallationError: Failed to set allow discards flag for newly created LUKS format: Failed to load device: Invalid argument*

Posted May 12, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC

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