How do I switch from Windows to Linux?

Install Rufus, open it up, and insert a flash drive that’s 2GB or larger. (If you have a fast USB 3.0 drive, all the better.) You should see it appear in the Device drop-down at the top of Rufus’ main window. Next, click the Select button next to Disk or ISO image, and choose the Linux Mint ISO you just downloaded.

How do I switch from Windows 10 to Linux?

Begin typing “Turn Windows features on and off” into the Start Menu search field, then select the control panel when it appears. Scroll down to Windows Subsystem for Linux, check the box, and then click the OK button. Wait for your changes to be applied, then click the Restart now button to restart your computer.