How to download and install Linux Mint 32 and 64 Bit Spanish from USB?

Linux Mint is one of the versions of the Linux system that has a great level of popularity. If you want to know how to download and install Linux Mint 32 and 64 Bit Spanish from USB? , so pay attention to this interesting article.

The Linux Mint operating system

Linux Mint 19 has a reliable and stable distribution which is very interesting for free software users. However, this distribution consumes more resources; therefore, it is recommended that you have a computer with 2 Gb of RAM and approximately 20 Gb of free disk space.

Next, we explain everything you need to know to download and install Linux Mint (32 or 64 bit) in Spanish from USB.

How to download and install Linux Mint 32 and 64 Bit Spanish from USB?

Download and install Linux Mint from a USB device it's very simple, just follow the steps below and you will be able to use this powerful system on your computer.

Download Linux Mint (version 19)

To download Linux Mint you need to enter the Linuxmint official site. Once you access the download links, you need to choose the 32-bit or 64-bit option.

Then, select the geographic location in which you will download. Therefore, a file with the extension .ISO of approximately 1,9 Gb will be downloaded to your computer.

Download the «Rufus» tool

«Rufus» is a very light application that will allow you to prepare a bootable disk from a USB drive, i.e. create a bootable USB memory. To download "Rufus" you need to log into the Rufus website.

Prepare the USB drive with Rufus

Run the "Rufus" program on your computer and insert your USB device which must have a capacity of 4 Gb (recommended). From the "Rufus" Interface select the USB drive and locate the Linux Mint .ISO file. Next, click on the "Start" button.

Change the boot settings in the BIOS

Without disconnecting the USB device, restart your computer and before starting the system, press and hold the «Del» or «F2» key to enter the BIOS (the key depends on your computer's BIOS manufacturer).

Once you enter the BIOS setup, go to «Boot» to configure USB boot. Select your USB device as "boot device". Press the F10 key to save the changes and restart the computer.

Install Linux Mint via USB

If you have done the configuration change correctly, you will see Linux Mint installation options. Choose "Start Linux Mint" to boot the system into the volatile memory.

Then, you will see a new window with the Linux Mint desktop (19,3 Cinnamon). Click on the "Install Linux Mint" option and select the "Spanish" language. Then press the «Continue» button.

Configure the keyboard

The installation process will ask you to select the layout of the keyboard. To do this, choose the "Spanish" option and press the "Continue" button.

Choose to install third party software

To install later i driver of the affected components, you need to check the installation of the third-party software and press the «Continue» button.

Prepare the hard drive for system installation

You have several options for preparing the hard drive: erase all contents of the disk, encrypt the installation files, and manage the volumes disk (if you have multiple partitions). Generally, the «Erase disk» option is chosen to proceed to pressing the «Install now» button.

Final steps for installation

Select your time zone. If you are connected to the internet, this information will come automatically detected. Therefore, it is necessary to configure the USER with a name and a password in two options: «Automatic login» and «Personal folder encryption».

With no further steps to add, the installation process will begin, the length of time will depend on the performance of your computer. If you keep connected to the internet, you can also install updates of system.

Configure BIOS startup

Finally, you will need to restart your computer and go back to the BIOS settings to change "Device startup" and to restart the computer from the "Hard Drive".