Deepin OS 25 Review + Installation Guide

Deepin OS 25 is one of the most beautiful Linux operating systems ever created.

It looks modern, smooth, and feels very similar to Windows — making it perfect for beginners switching to Linux.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • What’s new in Deepin 25
  • How it performs on a normal PC
  • How to install Deepin step-by-step
  • How to dual boot with Windows safely

No Linux experience required.


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Deepin 25 Overview

The first thing you notice is the clean modern desktop.

You get a Windows-style taskbar, launcher menu, smooth animations, and polished UI transitions.

Everything opens instantly without lag.

Even beginners can use it comfortably.


Control Center

Deepin’s Control Center is one of its strongest features.

From one panel you can manage:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Brightness
  • Volume
  • Airplane mode
  • Screen recording

No digging through complex menus.


Built-in App Store

Deepin includes its own app store.

You can install apps with one click.

It already comes preloaded with:

  • Browser
  • Office tools
  • Media player
  • System utilities

Your system is ready immediately after installation.


UOS AI Assistant

Deepin 25 introduces a built-in AI assistant called UOS AI.

It integrates directly into the desktop.

No extra installation required.

You can configure an AI model or connect an online service.

This makes Deepin feel modern and future-ready.


Create Bootable USB

You need a USB drive (minimum 8GB).

Backup USB files because it will be formatted.

Step 1

Install Ventoy on Windows.

Open Ventoy → Select USB → Click Install.

Step 2

Copy Deepin ISO into the Ventoy USB.

No flashing needed.

USB is ready.


Create Space for Dual Boot

If installing alongside Windows:

  1. Open Disk Management
  2. Right-click C drive
  3. Choose Shrink Volume

Recommended space:

  • Minimum: 50GB
  • Better experience: 80–100GB

Leave the space as Unallocated.

Do not format it.


Boot Deepin Installer

  1. Restart PC
  2. Open boot menu (F12 / ESC / F9 / DEL)
  3. Select Ventoy USB
  4. Choose Deepin ISO

Ventoy menu will appear.

Select Deepin 25.


Kernel Selection

  • Kernel 6.6 → safest for most users
  • Kernel 6.12 → newer hardware support

If unsure, choose 6.6.


Installation Mode

Choose:

  • Full Disk → erase everything
  • Custom → dual boot with Windows

Select Custom for dual boot.


Create Linux Partitions

Inside unallocated space:

  • System partition: 35–40GB
  • Data partition: remaining space

Enable format option.

Click Confirm.

Installer creates Boot, Root, Swap automatically.


NVIDIA Driver Option

If you have NVIDIA GPU:

Enable closed source driver option.

Otherwise leave unchecked.


Start Installation

Click Start Installation.

Wait for completion.

Click Reboot.

Remove USB immediately after restart.


First Boot Setup

Enter:

  • Username
  • Password
  • Computer name
  • Language
  • Keyboard layout
  • Time zone

Deepin configures system automatically.


Update System

Connect Wi-Fi.

Open Update Center.

Install all updates.

Reboot once finished.


Dual Boot Menu

On startup you’ll see:

  • Deepin 25
  • Windows Boot Manager

You can switch anytime.


Troubleshooting

  • Black screen → use “without graphics driver” option
  • Boot issue → reinstall bootloader
  • No Wi-Fi → update drivers
  • USB not detected → recreate Ventoy

FAQs

Is Deepin beginner friendly?
Yes.

Can I remove Windows later?
Yes.

Is Deepin fast on old PCs?
Yes.

Does it support games?
Yes via Steam/Proton.


Final Result

You now have a beautiful Linux system installed safely.

Deepin 25 gives you a modern Windows-like experience with Linux stability.


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