If you want to keep your current operating system installed alongside Zorin OS (dual-boot).

You should reach a step titled “Installation type”.

This makes sure all necessary software gets downloaded during the installation process.

When prompted by the installer, please connect to the Internet (if possible).

Please note that the system will run slower from a USB flash drive than when it's installed on the computer. It helps prevent issues while installing Zorin OS to your computer.īy selecting the Try Zorin OS option, you can test drive Zorin OS before installing it to your computer. We recommend that you do not skip this check the first time you use the USB Install Drive.

While booting, Zorin OS will check the USB Install Drive to ensure there aren’t any defects. Press Enter to boot and install with the official NVIDIA proprietary graphics drivers. You can select the “Try or Install Zorin OS (modern NVIDIA drivers)” option using the ↓ ↑ keys. If your computer has a modern NVIDIA graphics card (produced after 2013).

Select the “Try or Install Zorin OS” option in the Zorin OS boot selection menu using the Enter key. Sometimes the Install Drive might be incorrectly identified as “Windows”, which is normal.

Press Enter to boot from the Install Drive. If you’re using a wireless keyboard, you may need to plug in a USB keyboard instead to be able to select the boot device.Īt the Boot Device Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the option which mentions “USB”, “EFI”, or the flash drive manufacturer’s name. Press and hold the ⌥ Option key at start-up. If you’re unsure which key to press, it is usually either Esc, Delete, F2, F12, or another function key. This key should be indicated on the screen at start-up or in your computer’s manual. Immediately at start-up, repeatedly press the designated key to open the Boot Device Menu. Plug the Zorin OS USB Install Drive into the computer. Make sure it’s completely powered off, and not in sleep or hibernate mode. Switch off the computer you want to install Zorin OS onto. To install Zorin OS, you must boot your computer from the USB Install Drive. iso file to a USB flash drive with one of these alternatives: Instead of using balenaEtcher, try writing the Zorin OS.

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