Reinstall operating system

On this page we will show you how to reinstall another operating system or your current one on your laptop.

Difficulty: medium
Time required: approx. 30min
Material: USB stick, internet connection, mobile phone or PC


The procedure

1. download the desired operating system

Download the operating system of your choice from a secure source. Here is a selection:

Once the .ISO file has finished downloading, you can move on to the next step.


2. install the operating system on a USB stick

The .ISO file alone cannot be used. You must install this ISO on a USB stick.

We recommend the following programmes, depending on your operating system:

Windows
- Programme: BalenaEtcher
- download: via the website
- Instruction video: YouTube (DE)
Linux
- Programme: Popsicle
- download: via the operating system’s software store
- Instruction video: None required (self-explanatory)
Android (mobile phone)
- Programme: EtchDroid
- download: Google Play Store
- Instruction video: YouTube (EN)

Once the .ISO file has been successfully installed on the USB stick, the programme will notify you.


3. install operating system via USB stick

You must now complete the installation via USB stick. Insert the installed USB stick into your laptop and start the device.

After switching on, your device will start. Press the corresponding button here to boot from the USB stick (Boot Options).

Here are the buttons for some of the common laptop brands to select the so-called boot options:

  • HP: F9
  • Lenovo: F12
  • Dell: F12

If you cannot find the right button, simply enter your laptop model and «Boot Options» on the Internet. You will quickly find what you need to press.

Then select the installed USB stick from the start media menu. The name may vary depending on the model.

Then follow the instructions of the operating system to complete the installation.

As soon as the installation screen of the desired operating system starts, you've done it. Now follow the instructions on your screen.

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