{"id":176299,"date":"2025-03-07T10:14:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=176299"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:41:48","slug":"dual-boot-windows-11-linux-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-11-linux-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dual-boot Windows 11 (or 10) and Linux Mint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a computer running <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> (or 10), you can set up a dual-boot configuration with Linux Mint, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll explain the steps to complete this process.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Although you can run Linux Mint (and other distributions) alongside Windows 11 using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-wsl-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)<\/a> or a virtual machine, it&#8217;s also possible to install this distro in a dual-boot system to have full access to the hardware capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Or, if you&#8217;re still using Windows 10, you can configure a dual-boot system to test Linux Mint as the replacement operating system, as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a> will retire on October 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-zorin-os-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/windows-11-zorinos-dual-boot-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-linux\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dual-boot-windows-11-linux-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C200&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to dual-boot Linux and Windows 11, 10 (2026)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, I will explain how to set up a dual-boot system using Windows and Mint. (You can follow these instructions to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/dual-boot-windows-linux\/\">dual-boot Windows 11 and Ubuntu<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> It&#8217;s important to note that even though it&#8217;s safe to use this process to install Linux alongside Windows, creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-veeam-windows-11\/\">full backup of your computer<\/a> before proceeding in case you need to roll back is still recommended.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Dual-boot Linux Mint and Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Setting up a dual-boot system involves three main steps. First, create a Linux Mint bootable USB drive. Next, shrink the current Windows installation to allocate space for Linux. Finally, install Linux Mint alongside Windows 11 (or 10) on the same computer.<\/p>\n<p>If your computer uses drive encryption, it&#8217;s recommended that you temporarily <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-suspend-bitlocker-windows-11\/\">disable BitLocker<\/a> before proceeding. Once Linux is installed, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-bitlocker-windows-11\/\">re-enable BitLocker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#create_ubuntu_bootable\">Create Linux Mint USB bootable media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shrink_windows10_partition\">Shrink Windows 11 partition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#install_ubuntu_windows10\">Dual-boot Windows 11 and Linux Mint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"create_ubuntu_bootable\">Create Linux Mint USB bootable media<\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way to create a bootable USB drive that works with both BIOS and UEFI systems is by using the <strong>Rufus<\/strong> tool. Rufus is user-friendly and widely recommended for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>To create a bootable Linux USB drive, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linuxmint.com\/download.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the <strong>Linux Mint<\/strong> download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button for the <strong>Cinnamon Edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175067\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-cinnamon-edition-download.webp?resize=827%2C433&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint Cinnamon Edition download\" width=\"827\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-cinnamon-edition-download.webp?w=996&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 996w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-cinnamon-edition-download.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-cinnamon-edition-download.webp?resize=150%2C79&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the download link closer to your location under the &#8220;Download mirrors&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175068\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-iso-download-mirror.webp?resize=827%2C433&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint ISO download mirror\" width=\"827\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-iso-download-mirror.webp?w=996&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 996w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-iso-download-mirror.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-iso-download-mirror.webp?resize=150%2C79&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Save the ISO file on your computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the <strong>Rufus<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the link to download the latest version under the &#8220;Download&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the USB flash drive from the &#8220;Device&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the executable to launch the tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Select <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175070\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-mint-iso.webp?resize=474%2C650&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus select Linux Mint ISO\" width=\"474\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-mint-iso.webp?w=474&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-mint-iso.webp?resize=219%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-mint-iso.webp?resize=419%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 419w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-mint-iso.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Linux Mint\u00a0ISO<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <b>Open <\/b>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Continue with the default settings after the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Specify a name for the drive under the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button with the default option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175069\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-isohybrind.webp?resize=548%2C270&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Linux ISOHybrid image\" width=\"548\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-isohybrind.webp?w=548&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 548w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-isohybrind.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-isohybrind.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175071\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-image-syslinux.webp?resize=410%2C284&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rufus Linux Syslinux image\" width=\"410\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-image-syslinux.webp?w=410&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-image-syslinux.webp?resize=300%2C208&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rufus-linux-image-syslinux.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, you can proceed with the steps below to create a dual-boot system with Linux Mint and Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/ventoy-create-bootable-usb-windows-11-10\/\">the Ventoy utility<\/a> to make any installation media bootable by dragging and dropping the ISO file into a USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"shrink_windows10_partition\">Shrink Windows 11 partition<\/h3>\n<p>Although the Linux Mint setup has the option to install alongside Windows 11 (or 10), this feature may not always work. For that reason, you may want to manually shrink the Windows partition to create space to install the Linux distro.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use a secondary internal drive for the Linux Mint setup. This approach keeps each operating system on a separate physical drive, avoiding the need to modify the existing drive partition and reducing the risk of accidental data loss.<\/p>\n<p>If your device does not currently have an operating system installed, perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">clean installation of Windows 11<\/a> (or use <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-10\/\">these steps for Windows 10<\/a>). Once the installation is complete, proceed with the instructions below to set up a dual-boot configuration.<\/p>\n<p>To shrink a partition on Windows 11 or 10 using Disk Management, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Create and format hard disk partitions<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Disk Management<\/strong> console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the drive you want to change its partition size and select the <strong>Shrink Volume<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145762\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk-management-shrink-volume.webp?resize=827%2C591&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disk Management shrink volume\" width=\"827\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk-management-shrink-volume.webp?w=883&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 883w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk-management-shrink-volume.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk-management-shrink-volume.webp?resize=803%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/disk-management-shrink-volume.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the amount of space to shrink the partition (in megabytes).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145760\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/change-partition-size-smaller-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C591&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change partition size\" width=\"827\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/change-partition-size-smaller-windows-11.webp?w=883&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 883w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/change-partition-size-smaller-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/change-partition-size-smaller-windows-11.webp?resize=803%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/change-partition-size-smaller-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Linux Mint requires at least 20GB of available space, but the rule of thumb is to reserve at least 100GB.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Shrink<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you&#8217;ll have a smaller partition and some unallocated space to install Linux Mint.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"install_ubuntu_windows10\">Dual-boot Windows 11 and Linux Mint<\/h3>\n<p>After shrinking the system partition and creating a bootable Linux Mint installer, you can proceed with the dual-boot installation<\/p>\n<p>To dual-boot Windows 11 and Linux Mint, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <strong>Linux Mint USB flash drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick Tip:<\/strong> If your computer is not starting into the setup, you may need to access the system BIOS to change the boot settings to start from USB. Typically, you can change these settings by pressing one of the functions (for example, <strong>F2, F8, F12<\/strong>), <strong>Delete<\/strong>, or <strong>ESC<\/strong> key. However, check your computer manufacturer&#8217;s support website for more details.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the<strong> &#8220;Start Linux Mint&#8221;<\/strong> option and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175073\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/start-linux-mint-iso-boot-menu.webp?resize=640%2C480&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start Linux Mint\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/start-linux-mint-iso-boot-menu.webp?w=640&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/start-linux-mint-iso-boot-menu.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/start-linux-mint-iso-boot-menu.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>&#8220;Install Linux Mint&#8221;<\/strong> icon on the desktop.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175074\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-start-setup.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Linux Mint\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-start-setup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-start-setup.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-start-setup.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-start-setup.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the installation language.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175078\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-language_.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Installation language\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-language_.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-language_.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-language_.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-language_.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the keyboard layout.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175075\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Keyboard layout setting\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-keyboard-layout.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-keyboard-layout.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Install multimedia codecs&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175077\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-multimedit-codecs.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint Install multimedia codecs\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-multimedit-codecs.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-multimedit-codecs.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-multimedit-codecs.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-multimedit-codecs.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Something else&#8221;<\/strong> option on the &#8220;Installation type&#8221; page.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176314\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/installation-type-something-else.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint setup Something else\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/installation-type-something-else.webp?w=1280&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/installation-type-something-else.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/installation-type-something-else.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/installation-type-something-else.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>free space<\/strong> option, which is the unallocated space created with the Disk Management tool on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;+&#8221;<\/strong> (plus) button to open the partition wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176315\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-drive-manager.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint setup driver manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-drive-manager.webp?w=1280&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-drive-manager.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-drive-manager.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-drive-manager.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;\/&#8221;<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Mount point&#8221; setting. Otherwise, you will receive the &#8220;no root file system is defined&#8221; error during a Linux Mint installation.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176316\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-create-partition-dualboot.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint create partition for dual-boot\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-create-partition-dualboot.webp?w=1280&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-create-partition-dualboot.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-create-partition-dualboot.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mint-setup-create-partition-dualboot.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to create a Linux Mint-compatible partition with the total remaining space using the default settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176313\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-install-dual-boot-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint install dual-boot with Windows 11\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-install-dual-boot-windows-11.webp?w=1280&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-install-dual-boot-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-install-dual-boot-windows-11.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-install-dual-boot-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-region-install.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint select install region\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-region-install.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-region-install.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-region-install.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-region-install.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a local account for the Linux Mint installation.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175081\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-create-local-account.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint create local account\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-create-local-account.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-create-local-account.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-create-local-account.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-install-create-local-account.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-175082\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-intall-complete.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint install complete\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-intall-complete.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-intall-complete.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-intall-complete.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/linux-mint-intall-complete.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Disconnect the USB flash drive from the computer and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Linux Mint will install on your device alongside Windows 11 (or 10).<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that since you are installing Linux as the second operating system, the Linux Mint installation will make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnu.org\/software\/grub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader)<\/a> the default experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176312\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176312\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-grub-boot-menu.webp?resize=827%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linux Mint boot menu\" width=\"827\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-grub-boot-menu.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-grub-boot-menu.webp?resize=300%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-grub-boot-menu.webp?resize=1020%2C232&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/linux-mint-grub-boot-menu.webp?resize=150%2C34&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Linux Mint boot menu \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, this setup will make the Linux Mint the default operating system. 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