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How to Install Qubes OS

How to Install Qubes OS

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Artrekz
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08-19-2016, 07:43 PM
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You have a computer with Windows 10 and an SSD. You also have an old hard drive that you backed up and wiped. You’re thinking about switching to Qubes OS and want to know the best way to do it. Here’s what you should do, simple steps:

1. **Understand what you have** – Your SSD is where Windows runs, your HDD is where you keep important backups like your Google Drive files.
2. **Decide which drive you want first** – If you want Windows, you need the SSD. If you want Qubes, you need the HDD.
3. **Remove the wrong drive if needed** – If you want Windows, unplug the HDD (the one with your backups) and plug in the SSD. That way, your PC will start with Windows.
4. **Install Qubes on the new drive** – After switching drives, install Qubes OS on the HDD that still has your data.
5. **Keep everything safe** – Make sure you back up everything before changing drives.

So, in short:
- If you want Windows, swap the HDD for the SSD.
- If you want Qubes, swap the SSD for the HDD.
- Always keep your important stuff on the drive you choose first.

Let me know if you need more details! 😊

P.S. You can ask me any question, and I’ll explain it like a story for a five-year-old.
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Artrekz
08-19-2016, 07:43 PM #1

You have a computer with Windows 10 and an SSD. You also have an old hard drive that you backed up and wiped. You’re thinking about switching to Qubes OS and want to know the best way to do it. Here’s what you should do, simple steps:

1. **Understand what you have** – Your SSD is where Windows runs, your HDD is where you keep important backups like your Google Drive files.
2. **Decide which drive you want first** – If you want Windows, you need the SSD. If you want Qubes, you need the HDD.
3. **Remove the wrong drive if needed** – If you want Windows, unplug the HDD (the one with your backups) and plug in the SSD. That way, your PC will start with Windows.
4. **Install Qubes on the new drive** – After switching drives, install Qubes OS on the HDD that still has your data.
5. **Keep everything safe** – Make sure you back up everything before changing drives.

So, in short:
- If you want Windows, swap the HDD for the SSD.
- If you want Qubes, swap the SSD for the HDD.
- Always keep your important stuff on the drive you choose first.

Let me know if you need more details! 😊

P.S. You can ask me any question, and I’ll explain it like a story for a five-year-old.

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08-20-2016, 05:42 PM
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Hello, thank you for your message. I understand you're seeking a more personal explanation. Please share the specific questions you have, and I'll provide clear, step-by-step guidance as needed.
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damojosh
08-20-2016, 05:42 PM #2

Hello, thank you for your message. I understand you're seeking a more personal explanation. Please share the specific questions you have, and I'll provide clear, step-by-step guidance as needed.

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