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Originally Posted by ejp52
Thinking of trying Linux Mint on my laptop.
Was wondering how to make a Mint disk to use.
Thanks for an info.
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It's one of the best things I've ever done!
Download the Linux Mint 19.3 ISO from the Linux web page (LinuxMint.com).
Click DOWNLOAD
Click Cinnamon
Pick the 64 bit version (I doubt you have a 32 bit machine).
It will download an ISO file
Download ETCHER (
Etcher - Download)
You will need a 16GB USB drive
Stick the USB drive in and click on ETCHER
Find the ISO file (linuxmint-19.3-cinnamon-64bit.ISO)
Point to the USB drive
This will create a bootable USB drive.
The next part is a little tricky depending on how old your PC is.
You will need to get into the BIOS for your computer (you will have to Google it)
Next you will what to make the USB as the first bootable device.
If your PC has "SecureBoot" you will have to turn it off
If your PC has UEFI, you may have to change it to Legacy
Stick the USB drive in and reboot your PC
It should boot into Linux Mint (this does NOT change your PC at this point)
You can test with it.
If you want to "go all the way", there is a disk icon on your desktop
This will erase your drive and install Linux Mint
You will need internet to finish the install, I used a cable from router to the PC for speed.
Besure to click on "Install 3rd party software"
The rest is pretty clear
Here is a video on the steps
Install Linux Mint — Linux Mint Installation Guide documentation
But I could come over and help you.