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Quick Answer: How to Install Linux Mint on Windows 10?

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Quick Answer: How to Install Linux Mint on Windows 10?
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Can I install Linux alongside Windows 10?

Windows 10 isn’t the only (kind of) free operating system you can install on your computer.

Installing a Linux distribution alongside Windows as a “dual boot” system will give you a choice of either operating system each time you start your PC.

How do I install Linux on a Windows 10 computer?

Before you can install any version of Linux on Windows 10, you must install WSL using Control Panel.

  • Open Settings.
  • Click on Apps.
  • Click on Apps & features.
  • Under “Related settings,” on the right side, click the Programs and Features link.
  • Click the Turn Windows features on or off link.
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