How To Safely Install ZORIN OS 18 On An External SSD | Make Portable Zorin OS System

In this video, I show you how to install Zorin OS 18 on an external SSD or USB drive, creating a fully portable Linux system that works alongside Windows 11 without touching your internal drive or personal files. We download Zorin OS 18 Core (free version), create a bootable USB using Rufus, and manually install Zorin OS on an external SSD using the “Something else” partitioning option. This ensures the bootloader is installed on the external drive, keeping Windows completely safe. 📚 Topics Covered: Create a Zorin OS 18 bootable USB Prepare an external SSD with free space for Linux Manually partition the external drive correctly Install third-party drivers and codecs Boot Zorin OS from the external SSD Switch between Zorin OS and Windows 11 safely Fix Windows boot if the external SSD is disconnected By the end of this video, you’ll have a fast, clean, and portable Zorin OS 18 setup that you can boot on almost any PC. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro + Notes 0:43 - Requirements 1:10 - Disable secure boot 1:30 - Download Zorin OS ISO and Rufus 1:56 - Create a bootable USB 2:28 - Prepare External SSD (Free Space) 3:25 - Zorin OS Installation 6:25 - First Boot into Zorin OS 6:57 - Test Windows 11 Boot 7:18 - IMPORTANT – Booting Windows Without External SSD 8:04 - Outro Download Links: 🔹 Zorin OS 18 (Core – Free): https://zorin.com/os 🔹 Rufus (Bootable USB Tool): https://rufus.ie 🔹 Zorin OS Documentation: https://help.zorin.com 💡 If you have any questions or need help with the topic, feel free to drop a comment below—I'll be happy to assist! 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell icon so you don’t miss future Linux tutorials, tips, and reviews. 📩 Business & Sponsorship Inquiries: [email protected] 🔗 Follow me on social media: Instagram:   / naniramd   #TryLinux #SwitchToLinux #ZorinOS18 #PortableLinux #ExternalSSD #SwitchToLinux