Despite setting the correct order, Windows 10 still boots on Linux due to system configuration issues.
Despite setting the correct order, Windows 10 still boots on Linux due to system configuration issues.
I tried using an external SSD and wanted to switch to Linux. I followed the steps Belena etcher recommended, thinking it would be similar to a large USB drive. I set it as the primary boot device after installing everything as suggested. When I restarted, Windows appeared first, but after a few attempts I went back to BIOS and realized the SSD wasn’t showing up in the boot order at all. It seems the issue might be with the Samsung SSD or its compatibility. I also noticed my old 1TB HDD was nearly empty, which is frustrating since I tend to keep adding files quickly. I’m really trying not to use Windows anymore.
It might be related to your Linux disk or UEFI setup. A note on the issue: Linux tends to stick with specific file systems like NTFS, FAT, or exFAT and doesn’t understand other partitioning methods. While it can handle fat and exFAT, they’re not ideal and cause problems. NTFS works but is patented by Microsoft, so you can find workarounds that let Linux use it, though these aren’t free. Other partition formats like ZFS often perform better in practice, making NTFS less common for Linux use.
Received a USB drive with Pop!_OS. Performed a clean of all drives and removed the internal SSD due to a lost screw. Windows appears permanently gone now. Frequently encountering the Pop!_OS install prompt after trying or installing, showing green OK messages before notifying that input isn't supported.
Windows updates may randomly replace your EFI partition for Linux, so you'll need to address this issue.