


This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.Īssuming you downloaded elementary OS to your Windows Downloads folder, open the Command Prompt in Windows and run the following command: CertUtil -hashfile Downloads\ sha256 Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install.

If you are attempting to install in a virtual machine, enable EFI if possible but understand you may encounter other issues. We do not recommend virtual machines as they don't perform as well as a full install. You will also need a spare USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of storage for installation. Built-in or wired mouse/touchpad and keyboard.Solid state drive (SSD) with at least 32 GB of free space.Recent Intel i3 or comparable dual-core 64-bit processor.While we don't have a strict set of minimum system requirements, we recommend at least the following specifications for the best experience: See the frequently-asked questions for this release. You will need to copy the downloaded ISO file to a USB flash drive using the instructions below. If you haven't already, you will need to download elementary OS from our home page.
