This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by MANIKANDAN
Imagine turning your old laptop into a fast machine--for free, in under 30 minutes. Let's make it happen......
First, think about why you want to install Linux.
-> I think you know the reason, if not, first find
the reason and come here
LET'S START..........(._.)................
This is for installing from Windows OS to Linux OS only.
-> Step 1 - Check whether BitLocker is off in
Your PC, for checking whether it is off
--Go to the start menu
--Search data encryption
--Turn off BitLocker
--> Step 2- we have to split the storage for linux os
for that
a) Go to Search and type Disk Manager, if this is not showing
Search computer management--In computer management
b) Next, click Disk Manager
--If there is free space, we can use that, if not
--Shrink the volume, now you will have I doubt
How to shrink the volume for that
-- Go to the disk manager, see which volume has
some extra space
-- We want at least 100 GB for linux os extra storage
-- Right-click on which volume you want to shrink
-- click shrink volume
-- Set the storage space you want
-- Click next ....next'
-- Now the space will be unallocated
Now the real installation begins
Note: Remember the Microsoft account mail ID and password before installation
I think it's getting too boring, let's make it interactive.
INSERT THE PENDRIVE
This is the boot key for different systems.
--> After inserting the pendrive, press the boot key continuously
--> After reaching the boot menu, select the pendrive that is
inserted
--> Next, select the language
--> Press continue for network selection
NOW you will reach the multimedia codecs page ---
-->Tick the check box and set the password for secure boot
This is optional
NOTE: The next step is important.
--> Now you will reach the installation type page
--> choose something else
--> scroll up and down, you will find the free space in the
box
--> click the free space and press( + ) icon
--> Now it will redirect to the create partition menu
-->In this choose (/) for mount point from the drop-down
menu
--> click ok after selecting
--> NOW you reached |Who are you| page right?
--> Fill the basic details in this page
--> Keep the remaining check box as it is
and press continue
--> It will take some time to load, wait with patience....
*NOW WE CAME TO THE END *
After installing the remove the pendrive
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by MANIKANDAN
MANIKANDAN | Sciencx (2025-08-12T11:03:24+00:00) Installing Linux without the boring bits. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/12/installing-linux-without-the-boring-bits/
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