Install Deepin Linux
Deepin may be a great looking distribution, but why not experience it on your computer? Deepin features many high-quality layouts/appearances and great software. If you want a great-looking distribution, read on how to install Deepin.
Steps
- Create a bootable USB to install Deepin. Download the ISO file at https://www.deepin.org/en/ You can use any USB boot-making software to make a bootable USB. Also, make sure that the USB can hold at least 8 GB. Wait for the ISO file to download before proceeding.
- Reboot into the BIOS, go to the boot order, and set the USB to boot first.
- Common keys for BIOS are usually Esc, Del, F2, or F12.
- Save the changes and reboot.
- If you are using a UEFI-based system, then while using Windows, hold ⇧ Shift, click Restart, and choose UEFI Firmware Settings. Then change the boot order from there. Make sure Secure boot is disabled.
- At the boot menu, select Install Deepin and wait until it has booted.
- You don't need to select "Deepin Failsafe" unless needed.
- At the menu, if you're installing on a laptop, connect the laptop to a power source.
- When booted, select your system language and click Next.
- The default language is usually Chinese or UK English.
- If running in a virtual machine, you will get a notification recommending you to install it on a real machine to improve the performance and operation of the software.
- Create your user account with the name and password of your choice.
- The computer name that you choose is your choice. If you don't input anything, it will generate one based on your name.
- The first letter of your name has to be lowercase.
- Select your disk or partition that you want to install Deepin on.
- If you want a dual-boot configuration, select a partition besides your Windows partition or your installed operating system.
- Be careful not to install on your EFI partition.
- You can create partitions using Linux live media, your installed operating system partition editor, or the Advanced section for editing partitions.
- To do a single boot configuration, select your installed operating system partition.
- Your computer needs at least 16 GB of storage space for installation.
- You will need to have enough storage space for a swap partition.
- Click Continue at the warning.
- Be sure to read what drive or partition you're installing on.
- Let it install. This usually takes about 15-25 minutes depending on your system speed.
- While it's installing, it will present a slideshow displaying the features of Deepin.
- When it's done, you can now reboot.
- If it fails, you can try reinstalling it again.
- If reinstalling does not solve the problem, your system may not be compatible with Deepin. Deepin requires a computer with at least 2 GB of RAM, a 64-bit system, and a model of 2010 or newer.
- Boot into the BIOS and change the boot order to boot from the hard drive first.
- Save the changes and reboot.
- Log in to Deepin.
- You can now experience Deepin's desktop and features!
- Deepin is quite processor-heavy, so it could lag your computer.
Tips
- Deepin does not run on 32-bit systems. If you need the 32-bit image, contact Deepin at the download page.
- There is no live environment in the media.
