Linux Mint On External SSD - Without Touching Windows!
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Ever wanted to try Linux but didn't want to risk your Windows setup? In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to do a full install of Linux Mint on an external SSD — so you get a real, permanent Linux system that boots from a portable drive and leaves your PC completely untouched. I'll show you how to manually partition your Linux install to keep everything isolated on the portable drive. No partitioning your Windows hard drive, no dual-boot headaches — just plug it in and go.
This is running Linux on an external SSD the easy way, and it's perfect if you're curious about Linux but want a safe, reversible way to explore it. Whether you're using an external hard drive or a portable SSD, this method works beautifully for both desktop PCs and laptops.
Give it a try — your Windows install will never even know it happened.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:36 What We’re Actually Doing and Why Linux Mint
07:21 Downloading Linux Mint and Creating The Installation Drive
10:51 A Quick Word About The Boot Menu
12:15 Booting From The Linux Mint Installer Drive
14:55 Important Step: Telling The Installer Where To Go
15:59 Running Through The Linux Mint Installer
21:56 Linux Mint Post-Install Updates
27:15 Checking That Our Windows PC Hasn’t Been Changed
30:56 Another Linux Install In The Can
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