The first thing to do is to get an external USB hard drive. Put all your important stuff on it from the system that you're going to be installing Linux on. Then follow the prompts for an install of Linux Mint. You can do a dual boot install of Linux and Windows from your computer. I did the same thing with my system and I've never looked back. Very seldom do I ever bring up the Windows side unless I have to do my taxes! H&R Block doesn't have a Linux install! Everything I do now on a computer is on the Linux Mint side and I love it. Keep in mind that I'm a Retired Computer Guy and was in the business for at least 25 years and it was all Windows brainwashing! Remember all the Linux updates are absolutely free of any charge and If you upgrade your Linux Mint it doesn't cost a thing. You'll be Blessed and Happy! Take it from Computerguyks!
The first thing to do is to get an external USB hard drive. Put all your important stuff on it from the system that you're going to be installing Linux on. Then follow the prompts for an install of Linux Mint. You can do a dual boot install of Linux and Windows from your computer. I did the same thing with my system and I've never looked back. Very seldom do I ever bring up the Windows side unless I have to do my taxes! H&R Block doesn't have a Linux install! Everything I do now on a computer is on the Linux Mint side and I love it. Keep in mind that I'm a Retired Computer Guy and was in the business for at least 25 years and it was all Windows brainwashing! Remember all the Linux updates are absolutely free of any charge and If you upgrade your Linux Mint it doesn't cost a thing. You'll be Blessed and Happy! Take it from Computerguyks!