{"id":1231,"date":"2023-05-26T17:49:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T17:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2023-07-05T14:44:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T14:44:50","slug":"installing-elementary-os-a-comprehensive-guide-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/os-installs\/installing-elementary-os-a-comprehensive-guide-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Elementary OS: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"splash image elemantary os\" class=\"wp-image-1269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/elementary-os-splash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This guide will walk you through the process of downloading and installing Elementary OS. It is a popular Linux distribution originally released in March of 2011. It is designed to be lightweight and fast, making it suitable for older hardware. Based on Ubuntu, it offers a curated set of applications and a consistent design language. Elementary OS emphasizes simplicity and focuses on providing a seamless experience for users transitioning from other operating systems. After finishing this guide you will have all of the knowledge required to install Elementary OS on your own PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download Elementary OS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you will need to do is download Elementary OS. Download it with the link below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elementary.io\/\">Download Elementary OS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you download the ISO file you will need to write it to a USB drive. If you need instructions for that please read our <a href=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/windows-tutorials\/how-to-easily-create-a-bootable-linux-installation-usb-drive-using-rufus\/\">How to Create a Bootable Linux USB<\/a> tutorial. Once you have booted into the installer you can continue reading below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose the Installers Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-choose-lang-1.jpg\" alt=\"choose installer language\" class=\"wp-image-1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-choose-lang-1.jpg 799w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-choose-lang-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-choose-lang-1-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first screen will ask you to choose the language for the installer. Choose your preferred language then press the select button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose Keyboard Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-choose-keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"choose installer keyboard layout\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-choose-keyboard.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-choose-keyboard-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-choose-keyboard-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next you will choose the keyboard layout to use during the installation. Choose your preferred layout then press select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Select Custom Install<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"597\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-select-custom-install.jpg\" alt=\"custom install Elementary OS\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-select-custom-install.jpg 795w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-select-custom-install-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3-select-custom-install-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you will be asked if you would like to try Elementary OS, or install it to the disk. We will be using the Custom Install option. Select it then click on the &#8220;Custom Install&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Create a Partition Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/4-click-create-part-table.jpg\" alt=\"create a partition table\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/4-click-create-part-table.jpg 795w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/4-click-create-part-table-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/4-click-create-part-table-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After clicking install the GParted partition manager will open. Click on &#8220;Device&#8221; at the top of the screen, then click &#8220;Create Partition Table&#8221;. (make sure your disk is selected below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Modify the Partitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-select-modify-partitions.jpg\" alt=\"modify the partitions\" class=\"wp-image-1253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-select-modify-partitions.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-select-modify-partitions-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-select-modify-partitions-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next you will have to click the &#8220;Modify Partitions&#8221; button highlighted in red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Apply the Partition Table Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"561\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-hit-apply.jpg\" alt=\"apply partition table changes\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-hit-apply.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-hit-apply-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-hit-apply-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now click &#8220;Apply&#8221; to save your partition table to the disk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Create a New Partition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-press-new-partition-button.jpg\" alt=\"create a new partition\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-press-new-partition-button.jpg 797w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-press-new-partition-button-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-press-new-partition-button-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating our partition table we can create the partition. We will be using a single partition for the easiest setup. Click on the green plus button highlighted above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Configure the Partition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"307\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/8-click-add.jpg\" alt=\"configure the new partition\" class=\"wp-image-1256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/8-click-add.jpg 598w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/8-click-add-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use all of the default options which will use 100% of the available space. Click the &#8220;Add&#8221; button to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Confirm the Partition Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"592\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9-apply-changes.jpg\" alt=\"confirm partition changes\" class=\"wp-image-1257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9-apply-changes.jpg 797w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9-apply-changes-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9-apply-changes-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next click on the green check mark to save the partition changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Confirm the Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/10-click-apply.jpg\" alt=\"apply partition to device\" class=\"wp-image-1258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/10-click-apply.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/10-click-apply-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/10-click-apply-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now click the &#8220;Apply&#8221; button to apply all of the pending operations in GParted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Close the Dialog Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"291\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/11-close.jpg\" alt=\"close confirmation window\" class=\"wp-image-1259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/11-close.jpg 696w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/11-close-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the pending operations complete you can close the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Close the GParted Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12-close-gparted.jpg\" alt=\"close gparted\" class=\"wp-image-1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12-close-gparted.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12-close-gparted-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12-close-gparted-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally close the GParted window to finish the partitioning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Erase and Install<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13-choose-part-then-erase-and-install.jpg\" alt=\"choose Elementary OS partition\" class=\"wp-image-1261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13-choose-part-then-erase-and-install.jpg 797w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13-choose-part-then-erase-and-install-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13-choose-part-then-erase-and-install-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you need to select the new partition we just created. Click on the green bar, then slide the slider on &#8220;Use Partition&#8221; as shown in the red box. Next click on &#8220;Erase and Install&#8221; to begin the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Wait for Elementary OS to Finish Installing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"565\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/14-wait-while-installs.jpg\" alt=\"wait for Elementary OS to install\" class=\"wp-image-1262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/14-wait-while-installs.jpg 797w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/14-wait-while-installs-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/14-wait-while-installs-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for the install process to complete. Once it finishes it will ask you to remove your installation media. Remove your USB drive, then press &#8220;Enter&#8221;. After your PC reboots you will be brought to the final setup screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Initial Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15-choose-lang.jpg\" alt=\"choose system language\" class=\"wp-image-1263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15-choose-lang.jpg 799w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15-choose-lang-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15-choose-lang-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you need to select the language for your user account. After you do that press &#8220;Select&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Select the Keyboard Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16-choose-keyboard-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"choose keyboard language\" class=\"wp-image-1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16-choose-keyboard-Copy.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16-choose-keyboard-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16-choose-keyboard-Copy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat the same process for selecting your accounts keyboard layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. User Profile Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"597\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/17-setup-user-account-then-press-finish.jpg\" alt=\"set up user profile Elementary OS\" class=\"wp-image-1265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/17-setup-user-account-then-press-finish.jpg 797w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/17-setup-user-account-then-press-finish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/17-setup-user-account-then-press-finish-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally you will be able to setup your user profile. Fill out all of the fields including the device name. After you are finished click &#8220;Finish Setup&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Login to Elementary OS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"597\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/18-sign-into-account.jpg\" alt=\"login to Elementary OS\" class=\"wp-image-1266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/18-sign-into-account.jpg 799w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/18-sign-into-account-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/18-sign-into-account-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now be able to login to your new Elementary OS account. Type your password and press the &#8220;Enter&#8221; key to continue,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Installation Complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"598\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/19-os-finished-installing.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary OS install complete\" class=\"wp-image-1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/19-os-finished-installing.jpg 798w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/19-os-finished-installing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/formatswap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/19-os-finished-installing-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have now successfully installed Elementary OS. 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