How-to Install Linux Mageia 2 Gnome Steps on PC with Windows 8 Pre-Installed with Uefi Firmware and Disable Secure-Boot Step-by-Step Visual Guide

The Visual-Guide Show Step-by-Step How-to Easy Installing a Linux Mageia 2 Gnome3 Desktop on a PC with Windows8 Pre-Installed/Uefi Firmware Disabling Win8 Secure Boot.

The First Need Step Consists in Disabling the New Windows 8 Secure Boot that Impede the Boot from Installation Media CD/DVD.

The Initial Pre-Installation Step of Preparing the Installation Media CD/DVD for Installation is Skipped if You Need Consult the Online Documentation.

To the Article Bottom you Find also As a Bonus Link to How-to Create an App Launcher on Linux Mageia Desktops.

1. Win8 How-to Disable Secure Boot and Enable Booting from CD/DVD:

   Win8 CD/DVD Boot Setup

   Windows 8 UEFI How-to Disable Secure Boot and Booting from Linux Media.

2. Boot from Mageia Installation Media

3. Choose Language

   

4. Accept License

   

5. Set Timezone

   

6. Set the NTP Server

   

7. Set Date, Clock & Time-Zone

   

8. Choose Keyboard Layout

   

9. Start Installation Wizard

   

10. How-to Make a Custom Partitioning for Performance on Mageia

    Custom Partitioning Visual-Guide

    The Linked Guide Contains Detailed Instructions on How-to Make a Custom Partitioning on Linux Mageia.

11. Remove Unused Packages

    

12. Wait Until System is Installed

    

13. Set-Up Bootloader Installation

    

14. Eventually Edit Boot Menu

    

15. Set-Up Passwords & User

    

Create a Mageia Gnome3 Launcher for Easy-Starting:

Mageia Gnome3 Launcher
Inside Detailed Instructions about How-to Create an Application Launcher for a Gnome 3 Mageia Desktop.