Try Winnux without installing

The safest way to test Winnux is to run it from a USB stick without installing. No risk to your existing Windows installation.

Step 1 — Download the image

Download the Winnux ISO from the download page. Choose the right variant for your graphics card:

• AMD/Intel: Standard variant with Mesa drivers
• NVIDIA: Separate variant with NVIDIA drivers

Step 2 — Create a USB stick

You need a USB stick of at least 8 GB. Use a tool like Rufus (Windows) or dd (Linux):

# On Linux/Mac:
sudo dd if=winnux-0.1.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
sync

Replace /dev/sdX with your USB stick device name. Be careful to choose the right device — the wrong one can erase data.

Step 3 — Boot from USB

1. Restart your computer with the USB stick plugged in
2. Enter BIOS/UEFI (usually F2, F12, Del, or Esc)
3. Select the USB stick as the boot device
4. Choose "Try Winnux" in the boot menu

Step 4 — Check hardware

Once Winnux has booted, open Winnux Hardware to check:

• Graphics card and drivers
• Network adapters (WiFi and Ethernet)
• Sound card
• Bluetooth
• Webcam and other devices

Step 5 — Try the system

You can now use Winnux as if it were installed. Test the desktop, install apps via Store, try games. Nothing is saved when you shut down.