How to Install Peppermint on Windows 10

Peppermint is a Linux-based operating system that is designed to be lightweight and fast. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Peppermint on your Windows 10 computer.

Step 1 - Download Peppermint

Visit https://peppermint.sh/ and download the latest version of Peppermint. Choose the .iso file that matches your system architecture.

Step 2 - Create a Bootable USB Drive

1. Insert a USB drive with at least 4GB of storage into your computer.
2. Open the Rufus application.
3. Select your USB drive in the "Device" section.
4. In the "Boot selection" section, click the "SELECT" button and choose the Peppermint .iso file you just downloaded.
5. Click the "START" button to begin creating a bootable USB drive.

Step 3 - Boot from the USB Drive

1. Restart your computer.
2. Press the key that opens your computer's boot menu. This is usually one of the following keys: F2, F8, F12, Delete, or Esc.
3. Use the arrow keys to select your USB drive from the boot menu and press Enter.

Step 4 - Install Peppermint

1. Peppermint will start from the USB drive. From the boot menu, select "Peppermint Live" and press Enter.
2. Wait for the Peppermint desktop to load.
3. Double-click the "Install Peppermint" icon on the desktop.
4. Follow the installation wizard's instructions to complete the installation process.
5. Once Peppermint is installed, restart your computer.

Step 5 - Boot into Peppermint

1. During the boot process, press the key that opens your computer's boot menu.
2. Select the hard drive that Peppermint is installed on and press Enter.
3. Peppermint will start.

Congratulations! You have now installed Peppermint on your Windows 10 computer. Enjoy the fast, lightweight experience of Peppermint.

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