Hey everyone! I'm planning to switch to Linux Mint Cinnamon shortly, and I have a couple of questions. I'm considering creating a bootable USB with Linux Mint using Rufus, then removing my current HDD that has Windows 7 installed and replacing it with a brand new SSD. Will Linux Mint Cinnamon be able to recognize this new SSD once it's installed? Also, do I need to format the SSD in a specific way to ensure it's recognized, or will it work with the default settings? I was under the impression that it might come preformatted as NTFS. Thanks for any insights!
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Yes, definitely! When you install Mint, just let the installer handle the disk formatting and partitioning for you. There's no need to pre-format the SSD. Just remember to check your BIOS settings and disable Secure Boot before you start the installation.
You might not even need to format the SSD beforehand. Typically, a new SSD comes with no partitions at all. If there's anything on it, you can use the Mint installer to wipe it. Just trace it in the installer by running `sudo lsblk` in the terminal.
Absolutely, Linux Mint should have no trouble recognizing your new SSD! It doesn't matter if it's the latest Gen 5 NVMe or something older; the Linux kernel is pretty up-to-date and supports most hardware without any issue.
By the way, instead of using Rufus, consider trying Ventoy for creating your bootable USB. Many find it simpler to use! And yes, the SSD likely won't be NTFS and may not have any partition at all.
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