Automatic Migration

Transfers user files, browser bookmarks (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, Chromium), wallpaper, and desktop icons.

User Friendly

Designed for non-technical users, with clear instructions and a post-install script to configure each user.

Secure and Reliable

Built on Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon, with robust community support and regular security updates.

Affordable

One-time $14.99 fee for unlimited use on any compatible computer.

How It Works?

Follow these steps to migrate your Windows PC to Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon:

01

Back Up Your Data

Image the entire Windows hard drive with Clonezilla. Or use a service like Backblaze to back up your files to the cloud or an external drive. Ensure your data is safe in case of hardware failure or power outage.

02

Check Hard Drive Health

In Windows, use the built-in SMART tool to verify your drive’s health. Open Command Prompt and run wmic diskdrive get status. If the status isn’t “OK,” consider replacing the drive. Then run chkdsk /f. See our Hard Drive Health page for details.

03

Disable BitLocker

If your drive is encrypted, disable BitLocker in Windows: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption, select your drive, and click “Turn off BitLocker.” Wait for decryption to complete.

04

Prepare a Copy Drive

You’ll need a spare hard drive or USB drive with enough space for your Windows Users folder. In Windows, right-click C:\Users, select Properties, and check the size. Ensure the copy drive has at least this much free space (e.g., 50 GB for 40 GB of user data).

05

Create a Bootable USB

Download Ventoy and install it on a USB stick. Copy the Jackjump Migration Tool ISO (downloaded after payment) to the USB. Ventoy makes it easy to boot from the ISO.

06

Configure Boot Menu

Restart your PC, enter one-time boot menu and set USB as the first boot device (usually by pressing F8 - F12/Esc). Or enter the BIOS to do so (usually by pressing F2, Del, or Esc during boot), Save and exit.

07

Boot and Install

Boot from the USB, select “Start Linux Mint,” and follow the Mint Ubiquity installer. Choose your install drive and copy drive. The tool automatically detects Windows, copies and configures user files, and installs Linux Mint. Using standard installer with one additional item: copy drive.

08

Run Post-Install Script

After installation, as the main user, double-click the “Jackjump Configuration” desktop icon. For additional users, run it again with ./jackjump-config.sh username. This configures browsers, wallpaper, and desktop icons.

Switch from Windows

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