![]() With this, you can store your programs and files on the stick. ![]() You can set it up a USB stick with persistent storage. Over the years, I've had more _problems with running Linux and installing Linux from DVDs_ from bad discs than all other causes combined. If you're using a DVD - _Mint is too big to fit on a CD_ - check your newly burned disc for errors. Once you've installed the burner program and have the latest Linux Mint ISO file in hand, use the burner to put the ISO image to your disc or USB stick. I then use the area at the bottom of the unetbootin window to locate the iso on my pc, select the USB stick to write it to.select 4gb of persistence (so that after a reboot most/all the changes i have made will still be there).and away we go !))) I download the iso file separately.I don't use unetbootin to download it for me. Other good choices are LinuxLive USB Creator and UNetbootin. I recommend freeware programs ImgBurn for optical drives and Yumi for Windows for USB sticks. If you don't have an _ISO burner program_, download one. If you have a 2012-or-newer PC, I recommend you download the 64-bit version of Mint with Cinnamon and multi-media support. Fortunately, unlike other operating systems, Linux distros like Mint make it easy to give them a test run before installing it.įirst you'll need to download a copy of Linux Mint, which comes with three different desktops: MATE, Xfce, and its default desktop, Cinnamon. **How to install/try Linux Mint on your Windows PC**įirst, you can - _and should_ - try Linux Mint before switching to it. If you wish to dual boot, ignore the tutorial below and post a fresh topic saying that is what you wish to do. Read it several times.īE SURE.that you either wish to WIPE windows completely, or that you wish to dual boot Yes it is a long read, but it makes sense. I'll be honest I still need to figure how to uninstall the UNetbootin loader from the Windows boot loader but that is a small issue, I just "Frugal Installed" Ubuntu successfully.So.get yourself a usb stick.and READ the tutorial below. No need to purchase anything Windows already has a good tool> Disk Manager I wrote all this so you wouldn't be worried about using other partition software such as Gparted or Parted Magic. Windows will be the default there and allow to boot.Īs I stated before I am typing this from Chromium running on Ubuntu 15.04. Upon reboot arrow to Windows and it will boot Windows 7 boot loader where you will see the UNetbootin is still a choice. setup your WiFi look around a bit then reboot when you are ready. If you don't press any keys it will default to the Ubuntu OS. Run UNetbootin The program will run through 4 steps and then ask to reboot now.Complyĭuring reboot you will have a choice between Windows and UNetbootin, This will boot a Live CD try before you install desktop.Īfter you look around a bit you will notice an Install Ubuntu 15.04 shortcut on the desktop Takes a few minutes then it will reboot automatically. Reboot Windows 7 a couple times to be sure the changes in the volume have taken without errors click next if it asks to format DON'T Also Do Not assign a letter to the newly made volume. The wording MS uses is confusing be assured typing 41000 will make 40Gig free space. Just type the size into the already selected box. I believe the suggested space for a full Ubuntu install is 16 Gig, I made 41,000 MB about 40 Gig. Reboot and wait for the app to finish completely, the system will reboot when finishedĬreate Unallocated Unformatted free space on the C drive I am writing this from a fresh Ubuntu 15.04 install using the method below.ĭefrag your C:\ drive Ĭheck for errors You can use UNetbootin to install Ubuntu 15.04 from Windows 7 into a dual boot system without the use of a cd/dvd or a USB drive.
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