I'm really tired of Windows taking up all my laptop's resources and making it super hot, especially when I'm just watching YouTube in bed. I've tried Linux Mint through a live USB and absolutely loved it. It got to the point where I spent two days straight on it, even though I had to set everything up from scratch. I genuinely want to switch to Linux, but with school on the line, I'm hesitating.
In my tech class, all my classmates are using school-provided laptops, while I prefer mine since the others are pretty slow. The catch is that most instructions are geared towards Windows. I want to start using Linux, but I'm worried that if I completely remove Windows, it could cause problems in class. My initial plan is to set up Linux alongside Windows, and if it goes well after a trimester, then I'll fully commit.
So, is there a way to remove Windows without losing my Linux data? I mainly care about my files and any configurations or apps I've set up. I've heard that moving Linux to take over Windows usually requires a clean install. Any tips?
1 Answer
The best way to do this is to keep all your important files on the Linux side. When you're ready to get rid of Windows, just format that partition and set it up for Linux. You can use tools like gdisk to make the Windows partition Linux-compatible and mount it in your Linux filesystem—no need to reinstall anything!
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