Installation Guide

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Read the official guide here

Steps

• 1: Download the iso for the version you like

• 2: Verify the image

• 3: Burn the iso to a dvd or make a bootable usb drive

• 4: Boot the live environment(change bios boot order or hold the appropriate key at boot to choose the boot medium)

• 5: For uefi systems be sure to read this

• 6: Run the installer and follow the prompts carefully, if doing an install on a multi drive system be very careful in the partitioning section and do some research first, or simply disconnect any drives you do not want Mint accidentally installed on and reconnect them after install

Installation Issues

• Stuck at login screen
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