How bad is it?
How bad is it?
I was attempting to set up Linux on an outdated machine just for testing. The hardware isn’t worth much to me. I used the ISO with the Windows installer, but it reported permission issues. I booted from the disk a few times and was certain it wasn’t running properly. It would prompt for the operating system, showing only Windows 7. I somehow damaged a USB drive so other computers mistakenly treated it as a hard drive. When I tried to log in, the startup process slowed significantly, and only a quarter of tasks could run. The Windows installer worked until it complained about a missing file. I’m currently working on repairing the USB with Disk Management or a similar tool. Any advice?
You're asking about installing software from an ISO using the Windows installer. If you have the Linux image on a bootable USB, just start there instead of your main hard drive. Running the installer inside Windows won't work and could damage system files, though I don't have experience with that scenario.
I don't suggest relying on the Windows installer due to potential compatibility issues. Instead, consider burning a DVD and using it as the installer. Create a dedicated partition for Linux or completely wipe the drive, then start from the disc and set up the system yourself.