# Linux (Mint): Crashes when copying/pasting **URL:** \ **Category:** Help\ **Created:** [July 27, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499 "2023-07-27T12:08:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Pao](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Pao)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/1 "2023-07-27T12:08:50Z")
Greetings friends! So, a while I ago I asked for help because my Linux Anki is prone to crash when I create new cards. I originally thought using the flatpak Anki solved it, but it turns out it didn’t. I did notice over time, however, that now it exclusively crashes when I copy or paste text during creation. I’m not sure if this is an Anki problem or if its Linux, e.g. QT6, at work, but it’s supremely bothersome. Does anyone have any advice? It’d be greatly appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![Hildeguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a4c791/32.png) [@Hildeguard](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Hildeguard)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/2 "2023-07-27T12:16:51Z")
Mhh thats odd, i’m using Anki on Linux Mint and i have never encountered this crash. Did you install it via `apt` or did you use the install script? ---
**Author:** ![Pao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Pao](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Pao)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/3 "2023-07-27T12:37:12Z")
Thanks a lot for chiming in! I pull the .tar from the Website and used the install script. When that kept crashing, I also installed the flatpak on my system, so currently I have 2 versions. I felt, vaguely, that the flatpak crashes less, but that might easily be just my imagination. Think I should get rid of all these installs and try an apt install instead? ---
**Author:** ![dae](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/dae/32/65_2.png) [@dae](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/dae)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/4 "2023-07-27T12:38:06Z")
Please try the latest beta version. > [@Anki 2.1.66 Beta](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/anki-2-1-66-beta/32463): > > Hi all, 2.1.66beta1 is now available for testing: [Changes in 2.1.66 - Anki Betas](https://betas.ankiweb.net/anki2.1.66.html#beta-1) ---
**Author:** ![Pao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Pao](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Pao)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/5 "2023-07-27T12:45:28Z")
> [@dae](#): > > Please try the latest beta version. Alright, I’m on it! I just had a quick try and went ballistic copy and pasting around, but it didn’t produce a crash, so that makes me pretty hopeful. I’ll take it for a more thorough spin and report back! ---
**Author:** ![Pao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Pao](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Pao)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/6 "2023-08-03T16:48:43Z")
I just wanted to get back and report that this seems to have fixed my issue. I haven’t had a single crash after upgrading to the beta, and I’ve had some longer card creation sessions. I’m now happily residing in crash-free Anki land. Again, thanks a lot for suggesting the beta, that helped immensely! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/1X/8f1279ababc5879d54e4838989f606cfe55af8c7.jpeg) [@system](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/linux-mint-crashes-when-copying-pasting/32499/7 "2023-09-02T16:49:09Z")
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