Install Knoppix - a guide

Knoppix is a Linux LIVE operating system. You can use it without having to install it on your hard drive. So you can try it out with all functions in peace. We'll show you how to install Knoppix when the Linux Live operating system has convinced you.

1. Install Knoppix: create backup

Before installing Knoppix, you should make a backup. Before the installation, all existing data on your hard drive will be deleted. We show all details again in our picture gallery.

Use a backup tool from our download area.

2. Install Knoppix: Prepare the installation DVD

To install Knoppix you need an installation DVD.

First go to the Knoppix download page.
There you will find a list of various download links that you can use to download Knoppix.
Next, accept the terms of use.
Then download the DVD "KNOPPIX_V7.6.0DVD-2015-11-21-DE.iso".
In this manual, we explain how you can burn the ISO file to a DVD.

3. Boot from the installation DVD

After you have prepared your installation DVD, leave the DVD in the drive and restart your computer. In order for your computer to boot the Linux Live operating system, the boot sequence in the BIOS must be correct.

4. Install Knoppix

Once you have started the Linux Live operating system, you can install Knoppix. We show all details again in our picture gallery.

First click on "Copy Knoppix to Flash".
In the following dialog, select "Allow installation on internal hard drives".
Then select the hard drive on which the Linux operating system is to be installed. Attention: All existing data will be deleted on the selected hard disk.
Knoppix offers you 3 installation methods. We recommend "Installation on FAT32 with additional overlay partition". The Linux operating system automatically creates an additional overlay partition for you. Your personal data will be saved there. This way, your personal data will not be lost if, for example, you have to perform a new installation.
Answer the following question with "Yes" to prepare the hard disk for installation.
Then click "Yes" again.
In the next window you can set the size for the overlay partition. Drag the slider until the size you want appears next to it. Then select "Yes" to save the size.
All operating system data is then written to your hard drive. You will then be asked if you want to encrypt your hard drive. To secure your data, we recommend that you answer the question with "Yes".
You need to set a password for encryption. Click "OK" to confirm the password.
Then you have to enter the same password again and confirm with "OK".
Finally, finish the installation with "OK". Restart the operating system by clicking "Start"> "Logout"> "Restart". Then boot from the hard drive to start the newly installed Knoppix.