如何制作一个 Linux Mint 立付 USB
USB Linux Mint 立付 USB
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> 按照本指南，在 Windows 和 Linux 上用 Linux Mint 轻松创建立付 USB。
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Linux Mint 是 [初学者的最佳 Linux 发行版选择](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/) 之一。它基于 Ubuntu ，但有些人认为 [Linux Mint 比 Ubunutu 更好](https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-vs-ubuntu/)。


如果你想尝试使用 Linux Mint，你可以 [在 VirtualBox 内安装 Linux Mint](https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint-in-virtualbox/)。 这是体验 Linux Mint 的方法之一。


另一种方法是创建 Linux Mint 的 <ruby> 立付 <rt>  Live </rt></ruby> USB。这样，你就可以从 USB 启动，在实时会话中体验 Linux Mint。它不会干扰你当前的操作系统，无论是 Windows 还是 Linux。



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如果你喜欢它并选择安装至硬盘上，可以使用同一个立付 USB 来进行。创建立付 USB 是安装 Linux Mint 的第一步。


### 准备工作


如果需要制作一个 Linux Mint 立付 USB，你需要:


* 一个 **USB 驱动器**（可以是 U 盘、移动硬盘等），至少需要 8GB 的空间；
* 一个可以使用的互联网连接，以便下载 Linux Mint ISO；
* 一个帮助你制作立付 USB 的写盘工具。



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### 第一步：下载 Linux Mint ISO


这一 ISO 文件是包含 Linux Mint 系统的镜像文件，它将会被写入至 USB 驱动器上。


Linux Mint 有三种 [桌面环境](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-desktop-environment/) 版本：**Cinnamon** 旗舰版本、**MATE** 以及 **XFCE** 的变体。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140044e8ssvnv51z39jrso.jpg)


这些 ISO 文件包括了你可以找到 [最佳的桌面环境](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-desktop-environments/)。**Cinnamon** 是最流行的版本，建议选择它以获得最佳的 Linux Mint 体验，但你也可以尝试其他版本。


不管你选择的是什么版本，ISO 文件的大小都约为 **2.7GB**。


你可以前往 [官方下载页面](https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php) 获取上述的 ISO 文件。你可以选择直接下载或使用 Torrent 种子文件下载。



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获得 ISO 文件后，你需要一个专用工具将 ISO 映像写入到 USB 驱动器上。我推荐使用 Etcher。



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### 第二步：安装 Etcher 以制作立付 USB


对于 Windows 用户来说，Rufus 是一款出色的工具。可惜 Linux 用户无法使用。


为了让本教程简洁明了，我将使用 [Etcher](https://itsfoss.com/install-etcher-linux/)。它是 [Rufus 的替代品](https://itsfoss.com/live-usb-creator-linux/)，可用于 Linux 与 Windows。


这样，你就可以在 Windows 和 Linux 平台上使用相同的步骤创建 Linux Mint 立付 USB。唯一不同的是安装 Etcher 的步骤。


#### Windows 教程


从 [官方网站](https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher) 下载 Etcher。建议你下载完整的安装程序，除非你真的需要便携式文件。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140044d56kyzkjiihfi80i.jpg)


你会找到一个 **.exe** 文件。只需要**双击**安装程序，然后同意说明条款并按照窗口内的步骤进行安装即可。


然后，你可以从搜索菜单中搜索并启动该程序。


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#### Linux 教程


对于 Linux 用户来说，可以从 [官网](https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher) 下载 Etcher 的 AppImage 可执行文件。


你可以参考我们的 [AppImage 指南](https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/)，了解如何将文件作为可执行文件运行。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140045rh52w0aa2wjnrr2z.png)


使用 AppImage 文件，你不需要 [安装 Etcher](https://itsfoss.com/install-etcher-linux/)，而是在直接运行它。


### 第三步：使用 Etcher 将 Linux Mint ISO 写入到 USB 驱动器


**插入 USB 驱动器**，并运行上一步安装的 Etcher 工具。


现在，考虑到你已经下载了 Linux Mint ISO，点击 “<ruby> 从文件烧录 <rt>  Flash from file </rt></ruby>” 选项，如下图所示。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140046fx998fgzuqm0xu87.jpg)


然后使用文件管理器选择 Linux Mint 的 ISO 文件。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140046i968rrkmbk3591eo.jpg)


选择 ISO 文件后，需要选择要将要刷入的 USB 驱动器。如果只有一个，Etcher 会自动选择。但仍要确保在 Etcher 中选择了正确的 USB 驱动器。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140047rincwzj0jv2t50q5.jpg)


现在，你只需点击 “<ruby> 现在烧录 <rt>  Flash </rt></ruby>”，等待程序完成。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/05/140047u9it1yooyptkyat1.png)


你将收到接受命令行进程的提示，并选择 “Yes” 以启动刷入进程。


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完成后，它将自动验证刷入的 USB 驱动器是否完整，然后你就可以开始了！


### 第四步：从 USB 驱动器启动


你通过上述方法所制作的 Linux Mint 立付 USB 驱动器应适用于任何具有 UEFI 启动功能的计算机。


当系统启动并显示制造商徽标时，按 `F2` 或 `F10` 或 `F12` 键，即可访问 [UEFI 启动设置](https://itsfoss.com/access-uefi-settings-windows-10/)


访问启动设置后，将启动顺序更改为先从 USB 驱动器启动。


不同的电脑有不同的 BIOS 设置，因此我无法分享此步骤的明确截图。



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### 接下来怎么办？


如果你喜欢立付环境下的 Linux Mint，可以使用立付 USB 删除 Windows 来安装 Mint。


或者，你也可以选择 [Linux Mint 和 Windows 双系统共存](https://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/) ，在同一台电脑中同时运行两个操作系统。


? 我希望本教程对你创建 Linux Mint 立付 USB 有帮助。请在评论区告诉我你的问题和建议。


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Linux Mint is one of the [best Linux distribution choices for beginners](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/). It is based on Ubuntu and yet some people find [Mint better than Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-vs-ubuntu/).

If you want to try it, you can [install Linux Mint inside VirtualBox](https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint-in-virtualbox/). That's one way.

Another way is to create a live USB of Linux Mint. This way, you can boot from the USB and experience Linux Mint in a live session. It won't disturb your current operating system, be it Windows or Linux.

If you like it and choose to install it, you can use the same live USB. The creation of live USB is the first step towards Linux Mint installation.

Before you proceed to make a live USB, you need to take care of a few things first.

## What do you need?

To get started, you need the following:

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**USB drive**(also known as a flash drive or pen drive) with at least 8 GB of space. - An active internet connection to download the Linux Mint ISO.
- A tool to help you create the live USB.

## Step 1: Download Linux Mint ISO

The ISO is an image file consisting of Linux Mint. This file will be flashed to the USB.

Linux Mint offers three ISOs for different [desktop environments](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-desktop-environment/). The flagship **Cinnamon** edition, a **MATE** variant, and **XFCE**.

![linux mint download page](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/linux-mint-download-page.jpg)

The ISOs include some of the [best desktop environments](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-desktop-environments/) that you can find. The **popular recommendation is to get the Cinnamon edition** for the best Linux Mint experience, but you can try others.

No matter the edition, the ISOs are approximately **2.7 GB** in file size.

Head to the [official download page](https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php) and get it. You can choose among the mirrors available for direct download or use the torrent file.

Once you have the ISO, you'll need a dedicated tool to flash the ISO image to the USB. I recommend Etcher.

[perform an integrity checksum](https://itsfoss.com/checksum-tools-guide-linux/)on the downloaded ISO file. It's a way to ensure that the ISO file is not corrupted during download (may happen due to an inconsistent internet connection).

## Step 2: Install Etcher to create the live USB

Rufus is an excellent tool for Windows users. Alas! it is not available for Linux users.

To keep this tutorial simple, I'll [use Etcher](https://itsfoss.com/install-etcher-linux/). It's a [Rufus alternative available on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/live-usb-creator-linux/) and Windows both.

This way, you can use the same steps for creating live Linux Mint USB on both Windows and Linux platforms. The only step different here is the Etcher installation.

### If you are using Windows

Download Etcher from its [official website](https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher). It is recommended to download the full installer unless you have a reason to get the portable file.

![balena etcher download page screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balena-etcher-windows-download.jpg)

You will find an **.exe **file. Just **double-click** on the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to agree to the terms, and complete the installation.

Next, you can search for it from the search menu and launch the program.

![balenda etcher on windows](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balena-etcher-launch.jpg)

### If you are using Linux

For Linux, download Etcher's AppImage file from its [official website](https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher).

You can refer to our [AppImage guide](https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/) to know how to run the file as an executable.

![balena etcher appimage file downloaded](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balena-etcher-appimage.png)

With AppImage files, you are not [installing Etcher](https://itsfoss.com/install-etcher-linux/), you are directly running it.

## Step 3: Flashing Linux Mint ISO to USB with Etcher

**Plug in the USB** drive and run the Etcher tool you installed in the previous step.

Now, considering that you already downloaded the Linux Mint ISO, click on the "**Flash from file**" option as shown below.

![etcher flash from file](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/etcher-flash-from-file.jpg)

And select the ISO file downloaded using your file explorer.

![balena etcher select ISO file screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balena-iso-selection-windows.jpg)

Once you select the ISO, you need to pick the USB device to flash it on. Etcher should automatically pick it if there is just one. Still ensure that the correct USB drive is selected in Etcher.

![balena etcher usb device selection](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balena-etcher-device-select.jpg)

Now, all you have to do is hit "**Flash**" and wait for the process to complete.

![balena etcher screenshot windows](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balenaEtcher-flash-windows.png)

You will get a prompt to accept a command-line process and proceed with a "**Yes**" to start the flashing process.

![balena etcher flashing in progress](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/balenaEtcher-flashing.png)

Once done, it will validate that the process was successful, and you should be good to go!

## Step 4: Booting from live USB

The live USB you created should work with any computer with UEFI boot.

You can [access the UEFI boot settings](https://itsfoss.com/access-uefi-settings-windows-10/) easily by pressing the F2 or F10 or F12 key when your system is booting up and shows the manufacturer's logo.

Once you have access to the boot settings, change the boot order to boot from USB first.

Different computers have different BIOS settings, so I cannot share a definite screenshot for this step.

## What comes next?

If you like Linux Mint in live setting, you can use the live USB to install Mint by deleting Windows.

[How to Install Linux Mint [The Simplest Way Possible]Linux Mint is the best Linux distribution for beginners. Learn how to install Linux Mint and make it your main and the only operating system.](https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/07/install-linux-mint.png)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/07/install-linux-mint.png)

Alternatively, you may also [dual boot Mint and Windows](https://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/), keeping both operating systems in the same computer.

[How To Dual Boot Linux Mint And Windows 10 [Beginner’s Guide]Brief: This guide shows you how to dual boot Linux Mint with Windows 10 and enjoy both Linux and Windows together in one system. So you have decided to switch to Linux. Good decision! And if you chose to use Linux Mint, that’s even a better decision. Linux Mint](https://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2013/12/dual-boot-linux-mint-windows-10.jpeg)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2013/12/dual-boot-linux-mint-windows-10.jpeg)

Another useful tip. Later on, if you want to use USB for some other purpose but it only shows 4 MB, you can use this troubleshooting article to fix it.

[Format Live Linux USB Destroyed by Rufus or EtcherCannot format the bootable Linux USB properly anymore? Here’s how to get your USB disk back.](https://itsfoss.com/format-live-linux-usb/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/10/format-live-linux-usb.jpg)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/10/format-live-linux-usb.jpg)

💬* I hope you find this tutorial helpful in creating live Mint USB. Let me know your questions and suggestions in the comment section.*