Switching to Linux from Windows on Lenovo Laptop: The Ultimate 2025 Guide using ventoy

Описание: DISCLAIMER!! Please make sure you have all your important data backed up prior to following this guide. I would suggest trying this out on an old laptop that you don't have much use for anymore first to fail safely before attempting on your main daily driver.

Ready to ditch Windows for good and upgrade your laptop's speed and security? 🚀 This comprehensive, step-by-step guide shows you how to completely replace your Windows OS with a fresh, secure installation of Ubuntu Linux on Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5.

We'll use the powerful Ventoy tool to create a multi-boot USB, making the process easier than ever. Most importantly, I'll walk you through setting up full disk LUKs encryption, giving your data the ultimate physical security against theft or unauthorized access. This is the definitive guide for a clean and secure switch to Linux in 2025.

TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
0:00 - What You'll Need (USB Drive & ISO File)
0:41 - Verify checksum of ventoy windows executable
0:59 - Step 1: How to Install Ventoy on Your USB Drive
1:33 - Step 2: Adding the Ubuntu ISO to Ventoy
1:50 - Step 3: Rebooting Windows & Entering the BIOS/UEFI
2:20 - Rapidly press F2!
2:32 - Step 4: How to Change the Boot Order to USB First
2:54 - Step 5: Booting into the Ventoy Menu & Launching Ubuntu
5:19 - 1st boot and testing out audio, display and wifi
6:45 - Step 6: Starting the Installation - Erasing Windows Forever!
8:12 - Step 7: The Most Important Part: Setting Up LUKs Full Disk Encryption
10:30 - Removing bootable usb and booting securely
11:58 - Welcome to the New Secure Linux Laptop!

TOOLS MENTIONED:
➡️ Guide on enrolling ventoy key into secure boot: https://www.ventoy.net/en/doc_secure....
➡️ Download Ventoy: https://www.ventoy.net/en/doc_start.html
➡️ Download Ubuntu Desktop: https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop

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