While your first thought is probably, thats too complicated for me, hear me out.
There are a number of Linux distributions that look and feel like the Windows youre already familiar with.
Otherwise, Linux isnt terrifying in the slightest.
(We do love package managers.)
Finally, write down your Windows 7 product key.
If you have no idea where or what that is, use theProduKeyutility to find it.
Sure, you could create separate partitions on your primary drive Linux MintandWindows 7.
Yes, Ill soon be running a VM inside a VM.
Insert Hans ZimmersInceptionscore here.
After that, Linux Mint will begin the process of wiping your drive and installing the OS.
Heres hoping you backed up your critical information from Windows 7, like I advised earlier.
start your box as needed.
It sounds complicated, but its not.
To get started, pull up Linux Mints software manager.
You should see a listing for VirtualBox on the front page; if not, search for it.
Installing the app is easyjust punch the button and do whatever the prompts request of you.
Launch VirtualBox, and youll see a boring and blank interface.
Youll be asked how much memory you want to allocate to your virtual machine.
Next, youll be asked to create a hard disk for Windows 7.
If you choose poorly, dont freak out.
you’re free to embiggen this virtual hard drive later.
Once you press create, youre halfway done.
Youll want to hit your virtual machine in the listing, and then hit the tweaks icon.
Yes, youll need your product key for this.
Once youve downloaded that .ISO to Linux Mint, head back to VirtualBoxs storage tweaks.
Select Choose Virtual Optical Disk File, and go find that Windows 7 .ISO.
My advice is to resist getting hooked back into Windows 7 once again.
whenever you launch Linux Mint, I understand.
Lets get you up to speed withsome useful apps.
These are the basics, but Linux Mints Software Manager makes it incredibly easy to find and install more.
