Omarchy OS: How do I reinstall Omarchy without losing my personal files?
Back up your personal files first; an ISO installation can erase the selected drive.
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Omarchy OS: Does Omarchy encrypt the drive by default?
Yes. The Omarchy installer enables full-disk encryption by default.
Omarchy OS: How do I install a theme someone else made?
Use Install > Style > Theme and provide the theme repository URL.
Omarchy OS: Can I install packages from the AUR?
Yes. Select Install > AUR from the Omarchy menu.
Omarchy OS: How do I install an app in Omarchy?
Use Install > Package in the Omarchy menu, or run omarchy pkg add with a package name.
Omarchy OS: How do I connect to Wi-Fi during setup?
The official Omarchy ISO installer is designed to work offline; connect to Wi-Fi after the first boot.
Omarchy OS: Does Omarchy work in a virtual machine?
Yes, but graphics performance and setup vary by virtual-machine platform.
Omarchy OS: Can I install Omarchy alongside another operating system?
Yes. The Omarchy installer offers a free-space option for installing into unallocated space beside another operating system.
Omarchy OS: Will installing Omarchy erase my drive?
The full-disk installation erases the selected drive.
Omarchy OS: How do I install Omarchy?
Download the official Omarchy ISO, write it to a USB drive, boot from it, and follow the installer.
Omarchy OS: What hardware do I need to run Omarchy?
Omarchy needs hardware that can run its Arch-based, Hyprland desktop; suitability depends especially on graphics and display support.