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Dual Boot Windows 11 + Linux or just Windows 11 or just Linux?
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Dual Boot Windows 11 + Linux or just Windows 11/Linux?
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What are the steps to dual-boot Windows and Linux®?
To dual-boot Windows and Linux®, you'll need to follow these general steps:
Create a partition on your hard drive for the Linux® installation.
Download the Linux® distribution of your choice and create a bootable universal serial bus (USB) drive or digital video disc (DVD).
Restart your computer and boot from the Linux® installation media.
Follow the installation prompts, selecting the previously created partition for the Linux® installation.
Install the bootloader (usually grand unified bootloader (GRUB)) to manage the dual-boot process.
Complete the Linux® installation and restart your computer.
Upon restarting, you'll be presented with a bootloader menu where you can choose between Windows and Linux®.Dual Boot Windows 11 with Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10 on the same PC. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to...
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- Windows 10
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- Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
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- Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
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- 16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
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- NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
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- IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
Hi there and welcome to the forums.
This is a question only you can answer really.
1. if you need Windows 11 then install Windows 11
2. if you need Linux, then install Linux.
3. if you need both, then you have multiple options
3.1 Install Windows, then install WSL
3.2 Install Windows, then install Linux as a VM
3.3 Install Linux, then install Windows as a VM
3.4 Dual boot Windows and Linux
3.5 Install Windows on one computer and Linux on another and then share all files either over LAN directly or have a NAS where both computers have access to shared files or use cloud storage.
Everything really is up to your personal requirements. All the options mentioned has their pros and cons.
This is a question only you can answer really.
1. if you need Windows 11 then install Windows 11
2. if you need Linux, then install Linux.
3. if you need both, then you have multiple options
3.1 Install Windows, then install WSL
3.2 Install Windows, then install Linux as a VM
3.3 Install Linux, then install Windows as a VM
3.4 Dual boot Windows and Linux
3.5 Install Windows on one computer and Linux on another and then share all files either over LAN directly or have a NAS where both computers have access to shared files or use cloud storage.
Everything really is up to your personal requirements. All the options mentioned has their pros and cons.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo A485
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
- Motherboard
- Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
- Memory
- 32GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- iGPU Vega 10
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
- Screen Resolution
- FHD + FHD + 1440p
- Hard Drives
- Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
- PSU
- 65W
- Keyboard
- Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Internet Speed
- 600/300Mbit
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- Edge (Chromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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- SecureBoot: Enabled
TPM2.0: Enabled
AMD-V: Enabled
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- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
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- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom
- CPU
- i7-7700k @4.8GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus PRIME Z270-A
- Memory
- 32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
- Graphics card(s)
- EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
- Screen Resolution
- WQHD 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
- PSU
- 850W
- Case
- Fractal Design Define 7
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Keyboard
- Logitech MX Keys
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- 600/300Mbit
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- Edge (Cromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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- AC WiFi Card
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- Windows 11 Pro
Dual Boot Windows 11 + Linux on the same NVMe SSD or seperate (two NVMe's)?
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- Windows 11 Pro
i use Linux as my daily driver but have Windows 11 24H2 in VM (Gnome Boxes)
that works for me. there are 5 computers in the house 4 of them run Windows
and only 1, my system, runs Linux. it really is a choice only you can make.
best of luck, Steve ..
that works for me. there are 5 computers in the house 4 of them run Windows
and only 1, my system, runs Linux. it really is a choice only you can make.
best of luck, Steve ..
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System One System Two
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- .. Debian 'Testing' .. Win 11 24H2 Home
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- PC/Desktop
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- HP 24" AiO
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Motherboard
- HP
- Memory
- 64GB DDR4 3200
- Graphics Card(s)
- Ryzen 7 5825u
- Sound Card
- RealTek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 24" HP AiO
- Hard Drives
- 1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
- Internet Speed
- 900MB full fibre
- Browser
- Firefox ESR & Thunderbird
- Antivirus
- ClamAV TK
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- Mainly Open Source Software
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- Operating System
- Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
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- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell 13" Latitude 2017
- CPU
- i5 7200u
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel
- Sound Card
- Intel
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 13" Dell Laptop
- Hard Drives
- 250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
- Mouse
- Gerenic 3 button
- Internet Speed
- WiFi only
- Browser
- FireFox
- Antivirus
- ClamAV TK
- Other Info
- Mainly Open Source Software
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- 2,618
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- Finland
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- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
I would separate Windows and Linux on separate physical drives, but both on same drive is fine too if you have enough space to do so.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo A485
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
- Motherboard
- Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
- Memory
- 32GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- iGPU Vega 10
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
- Screen Resolution
- FHD + FHD + 1440p
- Hard Drives
- Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
- PSU
- 65W
- Keyboard
- Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Internet Speed
- 600/300Mbit
- Browser
- Edge (Chromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- SecureBoot: Enabled
TPM2.0: Enabled
AMD-V: Enabled
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- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom
- CPU
- i7-7700k @4.8GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus PRIME Z270-A
- Memory
- 32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
- Graphics card(s)
- EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
- Screen Resolution
- WQHD 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
- PSU
- 850W
- Case
- Fractal Design Define 7
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Keyboard
- Logitech MX Keys
- Internet Speed
- 600/300Mbit
- Browser
- Edge (Cromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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- AC WiFi Card
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- 7,252
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- Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
Yes.
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- ASUS Zenbook 14
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- I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
- Motherboard
- Yep, Laptop has one.
- Memory
- 16 GB soldered
- Graphics Card(s)
- Integrated Intel Iris XE
- Sound Card
- Realtek built in
- Monitor(s) Displays
- laptop OLED screen
- Screen Resolution
- 2880x1800 touchscreen
- Hard Drives
- 1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
- PSU
- Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
- Case
- Yep, got one
- Cooling
- Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
- Keyboard
- Built in UK keybd
- Mouse
- Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
- Internet Speed
- 900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Defender
- Other Info
- TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)
Macrium Reflect Home V8
Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
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- Windows 11 Pro
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- Newcastle NSW AUS
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- Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
Windows 11, with Oracle VirtualBox (freeware) and Linux installed in VirtualBox.
No dual boot required (troubleshooting too complicated for the inexperienced, if something goes wrong)
No dual boot required (troubleshooting too complicated for the inexperienced, if something goes wrong)
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System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Slim S01
- CPU
- Intel i5-12400
- Memory
- 8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce GT730
- Sound Card
- OOBE
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer 32"
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 512GB KIOXIA NVMe
1TB SATA SSD
- PSU
- OOBE
- Case
- OOBE
- Cooling
- OOBE
- Keyboard
- BT
- Mouse
- BT
- Browser
- Brave FFox Chrome Opera
- Antivirus
- KIS
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- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pavillion 15
- CPU
- i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Hard Drives
- Samsung NVMe 512GB
+ numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
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- NBN FTTN 50
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- Brave
- Antivirus
- KIS
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- Windows 11 Pro
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- Manjaro Linux with GNOME desktop environment, Windows 11 Pro with Debian Linux in WSL 2
The most convenient option, is on two SSDs.
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- Manjaro Linux with GNOME desktop environment, Windows 11 Pro with Debian Linux in WSL 2
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- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Build to Order machine
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-4790 (Haswell Refresh)
- Motherboard
- MSI Z97 Gaming 7
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- GIGABYTE NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GAMING OC PRO 6G
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG 27GN650-B IPS HDR Gaming Monitor 27" FHD
- Screen Resolution
- 1080p
- Hard Drives
- 2 x Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD 1TB
1 x Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD 2TB
- PSU
- Corsair 1000 Watt
- Case
- Corsair Obsidian Series 750D full tower ATX case
- Cooling
- CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i v2
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- 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps symmetrical FTTH (GPON)
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- Microsoft Edge
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- Finland
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- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
I personally run Linux Mint Cinnamon, but Arch and Manjaro are very good too. Mint is the most convenient, while Arch is a lot harder to setup and a lot can go wrong. Once working it is a bit snappier though.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo A485
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
- Motherboard
- Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
- Memory
- 32GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- iGPU Vega 10
- Sound Card
- Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
- Screen Resolution
- FHD + FHD + 1440p
- Hard Drives
- Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
- PSU
- 65W
- Keyboard
- Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Internet Speed
- 600/300Mbit
- Browser
- Edge (Chromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- SecureBoot: Enabled
TPM2.0: Enabled
AMD-V: Enabled
-
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom
- CPU
- i7-7700k @4.8GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus PRIME Z270-A
- Memory
- 32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
- Graphics card(s)
- EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
- Screen Resolution
- WQHD 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
- PSU
- 850W
- Case
- Fractal Design Define 7
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 2S
- Keyboard
- Logitech MX Keys
- Internet Speed
- 600/300Mbit
- Browser
- Edge (Cromium)
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- AC WiFi Card
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