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Is it possible to install Linux Mint on top of a preexisting win7 os.
Basically I want to put mint install on usb. Change boot to the usb and then format/wipe the entire windows partition during the mint install.
Will I have problems doing that being the ssd is encrypted with checkpoint?
AMSGH
Posted 2016-03-30T06:59:13.763
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You can wipe and reformat any disk you want. Make sure that all the data you need is backed up.
SPRBRN
Posted 2016-03-30T06:59:13.763
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– Ramhound – 2016-03-30T14:17:45.1731He wants to wipe the entire disk. Checkpoint is a software encryption tool. Wiping the disk will remove the encryption, so it should not be a problem, just like I said. – SPRBRN – 2016-03-30T16:06:35.097
I don't attempt to defend system generated comments. The comment was submitted because I believe your answer to be a comment. Its not detailed enough in my opinion. I wish they were not generated automatically honestly. – Ramhound – 2016-03-30T16:15:14.013
1The question doesn't really warrant an answer more than "No you shouldn't have problems, just do it"... – Xen2050 – 2016-03-30T16:22:35.720
Thank you SPRBRN. You have answered my question effectively. I should have described my question better I do know you don't have to do a full install on the usb. Xen2050 you may know more than me but your not that respectful as others, just my opinion. – AMSGH – 2016-03-30T20:56:00.970
You do know that a Mint live iso (the one you download from their site) on a DVD or a USB is bootable; you don't need to do a full install onto the USB first – Xen2050 – 2016-03-30T16:24:39.307