Access the Linux installation via the Windows Boot Manager interface.
Access the Linux installation via the Windows Boot Manager interface.
You can install Linux directly into Windows using the Windows Boot Manager without loading Windows first. Instead, boot from a USB or CD that contains the Linux ISO, then follow the prompts to select your desired installation path. This avoids adding Windows to GRUB or LILO and works on BIOS/CSM/Legacy MBR systems.
The issue is that Windows isn't designed to work well together. Usually, you install Windows first, then Linux. This lets Grub choose between the two. Alternatively, you can use separate drives for each OS and switch using the BIOS boot menu — this should help you achieve your goal: https://neosmart.net/EasyBCD/
Great idea, I'll set up a VM for testing. If EasyBCD functions, I'll apply the dual-boot setup on my laptop and note it as the solution.