#Converting a laptop from Windows 10 to Linux Mint.

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pearl kernel
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My dad has a Windows 10 laptop that I'd like to convert to Linux Mint, but I want to be able to save all his files. Is there a way to do that without removing all the files since today's a day, Windows 10 Stop being supported

chrome goblet
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there is no absolute-risk free solution except for a solid backup of the files

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so do that first, then you can mess around

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also worth testing the operation from live environment for some hours first

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to see if it is stable

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and all things work as expected

pearl kernel
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So I put it on an external hard drive, then convert the laptop to mint, and then put the files back on

chrome goblet
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that's one way

pearl kernel
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I might do that

chrome goblet
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best way

pearl kernel
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But ya, you're right. I should test the Linux Mint on the laptop first. See if everything works. If it's stable

pearl kernel
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How should I test if it works? Just make sure all the apps he needs work? And also, can I save to the hard drive from the live environment?

chrome goblet
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boot live, then yes, u can install some apps in live mode and test all the input/output sound and networking I/O

chrome goblet
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u can make a usb with Rufus, and give it a GB or two of persistence there in that setup stage