当您的计算机上有多个操作系统 (OS) 时，您可以从一个重新启动到另一个。这使您可以将最佳应用程序用于手头的工作。您可能希望在一台计算机上拥有多个操作系统的一些原因是什么？每个操作系统都有自己的优势和用途。
如果您使用下面列出的任何程序，您将希望在您的计算机上运行Windows版本，即使您更喜欢并使用Linux来执行其他功能。本文将帮助您在一台 PC 上双启动Linux Mint和Windows 。
Windows 与 Linux 程序(Windows vs Linux Programs)
并非所有Windows 和应用程序都在 Linux 上运行，(Windows and apps run on Linux)例如：
- 外表
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- 7-Zip
- 去会议
- 微软办公软件
- 织梦者
在某些情况下，Linux提供了一种称为Wine（Windows模拟器）的解决方法。然而，它通常是不可靠的、有缺陷的，并且并不总是有效的。
游戏开发者可以选择使用Linux或Windows。90% 的游戏购买者更喜欢使用Windows，因为有更多针对Windows开发的游戏。
Windows 7 与 Windows 10(Windows 7 vs Windows 10)
为什么要在计算机上安装两个版本的Windows？
升级到最新版本的 Windows 操作系统(Upgrading to the latest version of the Windows OS)似乎很明显。但是， Windows 7(Windows 7)和Windows 10之间存在许多差异，这可能会导致您希望将两者都安装在您的计算机上。
Windows 媒体中心 (WMC)(Windows Media Center (WMC))
Windows 7用户享受Windows Media Center。Microsoft确实发布了(Microsoft)WMC的更新版本，但未包含在Windows 10中。
游戏和兼容性(Gaming and Compatibility)
Google Chrome、Stream、Photoshop等流行应用程序和其他主流应用程序将继续在Windows 10中正常运行。
但是，有些程序、专有的内部软件和第三方应用程序在Windows 7上运行得更好，包括用于销售点管理和打印邮寄标签的软件。
Windows 10不包括免费的Microsoft游戏，例如Chess Titans、Minesweeper和Solitaire，它们上没有运行广告。如果您想在不受广告干扰的情况下玩这些游戏，您的计算机上需要同时安装 Windows 7(Windows 7)和Windows 10。
计算机上的多个操作系统(Multiple Operating Systems on Your Computer)
尽管大多数计算机都带有一个操作系统，但您可以在一台计算机上安装多个操作系统。启动计算机时在不同操作系统之间切换，(Switch between different operating systems)然后从提供的菜单中选择要使用的操作系统。
您在计算机上启动多少个系统的唯一限制是可用存储空间量，以及设置它所需的时间。
此过程称为多重引导。当您安装两个操作系统(OSs)时，这称为双引导，如下所述。
如何设置双引导系统(How To Set Up a Dual-Boot System)
开始之前：
- 将数据备份到外部驱动器以防出现问题
- 确保(Make)您恢复了适用于Windows的活动磁盘(Windows)
- 如果您的启动失败，请准备好启动修复磁盘
首先安装 Windows(Install Windows First)
Windows没有启动菜单，并且在加载之前不会在您的计算机上查找其他操作系统。安装后，Windows将覆盖您可能已经安装的任何引导顺序。
另一方面，Linux Mint将首先查看您的计算机上是否加载了其他操作系统。它将构建一个菜单，您可以在其中选择要启动的系统。
以下步骤将向您展示如何在已安装Windows的情况下双启动Linux Mint 。
为 Linux 创建可启动驱动器(Create a Bootable Drive For Linux)
首先，从网站下载 Linux ISO( download the Linux ISO)（磁盘映像）。选择任何一面镜子，最好是离你的国家最近的一面。然后下载安装工具的文件，例如Universal USB Installer ，以从您刚刚下载 的ISO创建 Live USB 。
您现在拥有ISO和将(ISO)ISO刻录到USB的软件。插入(Plug)您的USB并运行Universal USB Installer。选择 Linux Mint(Select Linux Mint)作为发行版。
浏览(Browse)到ISO。它通常可以在您的下载文件中找到。然后选择USB驱动器。将ISO(ISO)刻录到USB需要几分钟。
为 Linux Mint 创建空间(Create a Space for Linux Mint)
通过创建新分区来准备磁盘。您可以拆分现有分区或创建新分区。
要创建新分区，您可以使用第三方应用程序或Paragon Partition Manager等磁盘管理工具。
从 Windows 10 启动(Booting From Windows 10)
- 在开始菜单中，键入partition以调出磁盘管理(Disk Management)实用程序。
- 上面的屏幕截图显示 C 盘上有 237.37 GB。要创建一些空间来安装Linux，请右键单击 C 驱动器以缩小它。
- Windows 将建议缩小多少可用空间。您分配多少空间取决于您的计算机上有多少空间。
- 选择空间量后，单击Shrink。您现在将拥有一个可以安装Linux的新分区。
重新启动您的计算机(Reboot Your Computer)
- 将 live 磁盘或USB插入您的计算机并重新启动它。
- (Press)在启动时按F12、 F1 或F10功能键以进入启动菜单（哪个键会因您的计算机而异。）
- 选择从USB或可移动媒体(Media)启动的选项。
开始安装(Start The Installation)
当您的系统启动到Live USB时，双击桌面上的Install Linux Mint图标。
系统将要求您选择语言，选择键盘布局，然后提示您安装第三方软件。
这样做将确保您可能拥有的任何专有硬件（例如多媒体编解码器）所需的所有软件都能正常工作。
选择安装类型(Choose Installation Type)
在下一步中，您将被要求选择安装类型。
- 不要选择Erase disk 并安装 Linux Mint(Erase disk and install Linux Mint)。这将破坏硬盘驱动器上的所有其他内容并仅安装Mint。
- 选择Install Linux Mint 和 Windows Boot Manager(Install Linux Mint alongside Windows Boot Manager)。下一步是选择要为Windows和Linux Mint分配多少空间。
- 您可以向任一方向拖动中间条来确定或更改两者的空间量。然后单击立即安装(Install Now)。
- 将弹出一个警告，让您知道您的系统将进行一些最终更改。由于您已经备份了硬盘上的数据，因此您可以安全地继续(Continue)。
- 另一个弹出窗口将要求确认。单击(Click) 继续(Continue)。
- 当您看到全球地图要求您识别并设置您的位置和时区时，安装将在后台进行。接下来点击继续(Continue)。
- (Fill)用您的姓名、计算机名称、用户名和密码填写表单字段两次。
- 如果您勾选自动登录(Log in Automatically)，这意味着您的系统将直接启动到桌面。最好选择Require my password to log in。
- 如果需要，您可以选中加密(Encrypt)我的主文件夹，以保护您的数据免受任何没有您密码的人的侵害。
- 要继续，请单击继续(Continue)。
- 在安装过程中，您将看到幻灯片。安装完成后，系统会询问您是要继续测试(Continue Testing)（继续使用测试环境）还是立即重新启动(Restart Now)。
测试双启动是否正常工作(Test To See If Dual Boot Is Working)
- 选择立即重启(Restart Now)。您将在屏幕上看到实际的启动菜单。
- 第一个选项是Linux Mint，它将是默认选项。如果要启动到Windows，请使用向下箭头选择Windows启动管理器。
- 要测试Linux Mint安装，请单击它以查看它是否正常工作。您应该会看到Linux Mint登录屏幕。
- 输入您的密码，然后查看Welcome to Linux Mint屏幕。
- 选择您的设置，例如系统快照(System Snapshots)、驱动程序管理器(Driver Manager)和多媒体编解码器(Multimedia Codecs)。
有关如何自定义发行版及其其他方面的更多详细信息，请观看Linux Mint 19.1 “Tessa” Cinnamon Edition Review。
测试窗口(Testing Windows)
关闭(Shut)计算机并重新启动。从启动菜单中选择 Windows 。(Choose Windows)如果Windows登录屏幕加载，请登录以确保您的桌面和数据仍然存在。
使用Linux Mint(Linux Mint)和Windows 10设置双启动很简单。如果要添加Ubuntu或其他版本的Windows，请使用上述相同的过程。
首先安装 Windows(Install Windows)，然后安装Linux Mint。如果您的硬盘驱动器上没有足够的空间，请使用该选项在一个方向或另一个方向重新分配空间。
How To Dual Boot Linux Mint and Windows
When yоu have more than onе оperatіng system (OS) on your computer, you can reboot from one into the other. This allows you to use the best application for the job at hand. What are some of the reasons you might want to have multiple оpеrating systems on one computer? Eaсh OS has its own advantages and uses.
If you use any of the programs listed below, you will want to have a version of Windows running on your computer even if you prefer and use Linux for other functions. This article will help you dual boot Linux Mint and Windows on one PC.
Windows vs Linux Programs
Not all Windows and apps run on Linux such as:
- Outlook
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- 7-Zip
- Go-To-Meeting
- Microsoft Office
- Dreamweaver
In some instances, Linux offers a workaround called Wine (Windows emulator). However, it is often unreliable, buggy, and doesn’t always work.
Game developers can choose to use Linux or Windows. 90% of game buyers prefer to use Windows because there are more games developed for Windows.
Windows 7 vs Windows 10
Why might you want to have two versions of Windows available on your computer?
Upgrading to the latest version of the Windows OS might seem obvious. However, there are many differences between Windows 7 and Windows 10 that might cause you to want to have both installed on your computer.
Windows Media Center (WMC)
Users of Windows 7 enjoy the Windows Media Center. Microsoft did release an updated version of WMC but is not included in Windows 10.
Gaming and Compatibility
Popular applications such as Google Chrome, Stream, Photoshop, and other mainstream apps will continue to work correctly in Windows 10.
However, there are some programs, proprietary in-house software, and third-party apps that work better on Windows 7, including software for point-of-sale management and printing mailing labels.
Windows 10 doesn’t include free Microsoft games such as Chess Titans, Minesweeper, and Solitaire without ads running on them. If you like to play these games without getting interrupted by advertisements, you will need both Windows 7 and Windows 10 on your computer.
Multiple Operating Systems on Your Computer
Although most computers come with one operating system, you can install more than one OS on a single machine. Switch between different operating systems when you boot your computer and select the one you want to use from the menu provided.
The only restriction you have in how many systems you boot on your computer is the amount of storage space available, and the time it will take you to set it up.
This process is called multi-booting. When you install two OSs, it’s called dual-booting and this is described below.
How To Set Up a Dual-Boot System
Before you get started:
- Back up your data to an external drive in case something goes wrong
- Make sure you have a recovery of the live disk for Windows
- In case your boot fails, have a boot repair disk available
Install Windows First
Windows doesn’t have a boot menu and does not look for other operating systems on your computer before loading. When installed, Windows will overwrite any boot sequence you might already have installed.
On the other hand, Linux Mint will first look to see if you have other operating systems loaded on your computer. It will build a menu where you can choose which system you want to boot.
The following steps will show you how to dual boot Linux Mint where Windows has already been installed.
Create a Bootable Drive For Linux
First, download the Linux ISO (disk image) from the website. Choose any mirror, preferably one that is closest to your country. Then download the file for an installer tool such as Universal USB Installer to create a Live USB from the ISO you just downloaded.
You now have both the ISO and the software to burn the ISO to the USB. Plug in your USB and run Universal USB Installer. Select Linux Mint for the distribution.
Browse to the ISO. It can usually be found in your downloads file. Then choose the USB drive. It will take a few minutes to burn your ISO to the USB.
Create a Space for Linux Mint
Prepare your disk by making a new partition. You can either split an existing partition or create a new one.
To create a new partition, you can use a third-party app or a disk management tool such as Paragon Partition Manager.
Booting From Windows 10
- From the start menu, type partition to bring up the Disk Management utility.
- The screenshot above shows 237.37 GB on the C drive. To create some space to install Linux, shrink the C drive by right-clicking on it.
- Windows will suggest how much of the available space to shrink. How much space you allocate will depend upon how much space you have on your computer.
- After you select the amount of space, click Shrink. You will now have a new partition where you can install Linux.
Reboot Your Computer
- Plug the live disk or USB into your computer and restart it.
- Press the F12, F1, or F10 function key while it is booting to get to the boot menu (which key will vary depending upon your computer.)
- Choose the option to boot from USB or Removable Media.
Start The Installation
When your system boots into the Live USB, double-click on the Install Linux Mint icon from the desktop.
You will be asked to select your language, select a keyboard layout, and then prompted to install third-party software.
Doing this will ensure that all the software that is required for any proprietary hardware you might have, such as multimedia codecs, will work.
Choose Installation Type
In the next step, you will be asked to choose the type of installation.
- Don’t select Erase disk and install Linux Mint. This will destroy everything else on your hard drive and install only Mint.
- Choose Install Linux Mint alongside Windows Boot Manager. The next step is to select how much space you want to allocate for Windows and Linux Mint.
- You can drag the middle bar in either direction to determine or change the amount of space for both. Then click Install Now.
- A warning will pop up, letting you know your system will make some final changes. Since you have already backed up the data on your hard drive, you are safe to Continue.
- Another pop up will ask for confirmation. Click Continue.
- The installation will be processing in the background while you see a global map asking you to identify and set your location and time zone. Next click Continue.
- Fill in the form fields with your name, the computer’s name, username, and your password twice.
- If you tick off Log in Automatically, it means your system will boot directly into the desktop. It’s better to choose Require my password to log in.
- If you want, you can check off Encrypt my home folder to protect your data from anyone who doesn’t have your password.
- To proceed, click Continue.
- While the installation is processing, you will see a slideshow. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to Continue Testing (continue using the test environment) or Restart Now.
Test To See If Dual Boot Is Working
- Choose Restart Now. You will see the actual boot menu on the screen.
- The first option is Linux Mint, and it will be the default. If you want to boot into Windows, use the down arrow to select Windows boot manager.
- To test the Linux Mint install, click on it to see if it is working. You should see the Linux Mint login screen.
- Put in your password and see the Welcome to Linux Mint screen.
- Choose your settings such as System Snapshots, Driver Manager and Multimedia Codecs.
For more details on how to customize a distro and other aspects of it, watch Linux Mint 19.1 “Tessa” Cinnamon Edition Review.
Testing Windows
Shut down your computer and restart. Choose Windows from the boot menu. If the Windows login screen loads, log in to make sure your desktop and data are still there.
Setting up a dual boot with Linux Mint and Windows 10 is simple. If you want to add Ubuntu or another version of Windows, use the same process outlined above.
Install Windows first, then install Linux Mint. If you don’t have enough space on your hard drive, then use the option to reallocate space in one direction or the other.
