Install Linux Mint on Encrypted WIN7 SSD?

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Is it possible to install Linux Mint on top of a preexisting win7 os.

Basically I want to put mint install on usb. Change boot to the usb and then format/wipe the entire windows partition during the mint install.

Will I have problems doing that being the ssd is encrypted with checkpoint?

You do know that a Mint live iso (the one you download from their site) on a DVD or a USB is bootable; you don't need to do a full install onto the USB first — Xen2050, Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 16:24

SPRBRN · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-30 07:33:20Z

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You can wipe and reformat any disk you want. Make sure that all the data you need is backed up.

answered Mar 30, 2016 at 7:33

SPRBRN

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– Ramhound
Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 14:17
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He wants to wipe the entire disk. Checkpoint is a software encryption tool. Wiping the disk will remove the encryption, so it should not be a problem, just like I said.
– SPRBRN
Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 16:06
I don't attempt to defend system generated comments. The comment was submitted because I believe your answer to be a comment. Its not detailed enough in my opinion. I wish they were not generated automatically honestly.
– Ramhound
Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 16:15
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The question doesn't really warrant an answer more than "No you shouldn't have problems, just do it"...
– Xen2050
Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 16:22
Thank you SPRBRN. You have answered my question effectively. I should have described my question better I do know you don't have to do a full install on the usb. Xen2050 you may know more than me but your not that respectful as others, just my opinion.
– AMSGH
Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 20:56

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