Discuss setup options for dual operating systems.
Discuss setup options for dual operating systems.
You can still reach the other files on your HDD even if you run Linux on the SSD. The HDD remains a separate storage device where all your non-SSD files reside.
Sure, I can help with that. From what I've seen, running Linux and Windows together on the same storage isn't ideal. (Could be a personal thing)
Linux systems, such as Ubuntu, support reading NTFS partitions. I believe you were informed it can also write, but you need to activate the write capability. If you purchase storage media and format it using fat32, it becomes simple to exchange between the two operating systems. Based on my own use, it functions very effectively. My laptop and desktop are set up for dual booting. If you allocate a partition specifically for Linux, the two OSes will operate independently without any conflicts.
I'm not entirely confident about that. The Windows Boot Loader or Linux GRUB might prompt you to choose which physical drive to boot, or you may need to access the BIOS menu to switch between them. This is usually done with F10 or F11, though it can differ depending on the motherboard manufacturer. Regarding the HDD, it should work. You might need to tweak certain settings so Linux recognizes it as an NTFS-formatted drive, but that's possible. Alternatively, using FAT32 for either OS is a good option. Just keep in mind that FAT32 has a maximum file size limit of around 4GB.
I've set it up on various partitions clearly, yet each time I start something it fails. The touchpad works sometimes, but other times it won't boot at all and gets stuck. There are also issues with turning it off or restarting, sometimes I even had to force shut down the laptop. It's a frustrating pattern...
Occasionally it's just a hardware compatibility problem. Consider switching to another distribution or an older release. Also verify that the touchpad is activated. I made that error while installing Windows on one of my friends' laptops. We were constantly searching for what seemed like a driver problem. It turned out you could switch the touchpad settings. Who would have thought.