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Install Linux and Windows 10 from a single USB drive.

Install Linux and Windows 10 from a single USB drive.

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senbonzakura13
Senior Member
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09-14-2016, 06:35 AM
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Yes, you can set up a USB stick that runs both Windows and Linux. There are tools available like the one at http://multibootusb.org to help with this process. Alternatively, you might explore other methods such as using dual-boot setups or bootable distributions that support multiple operating systems.
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senbonzakura13
09-14-2016, 06:35 AM #1

Yes, you can set up a USB stick that runs both Windows and Linux. There are tools available like the one at http://multibootusb.org to help with this process. Alternatively, you might explore other methods such as using dual-boot setups or bootable distributions that support multiple operating systems.

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dwarf9668
Member
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09-14-2016, 08:05 AM
#2
They might be easier to manage if installed individually.
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dwarf9668
09-14-2016, 08:05 AM #2

They might be easier to manage if installed individually.

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FaustinM
Junior Member
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09-15-2016, 03:38 PM
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You might not be sure, but it’s possible to split the USB drive, set up Linux on one side, and then install Windows on another.
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FaustinM
09-15-2016, 03:38 PM #3

You might not be sure, but it’s possible to split the USB drive, set up Linux on one side, and then install Windows on another.

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BoomBrowser
Junior Member
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09-15-2016, 08:50 PM
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You might have managed, but I wouldn't rely on USB drives for their random read/write speed requirements. Operating systems need consistent performance, and long-term reliability becomes a concern. If you're not aware, these drives heat up noticeably during installation of Windows or Linux. That temperature rise is only from reading data; constant writing adds extra stress. These drives aren't built to handle heavy workloads like that.
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BoomBrowser
09-15-2016, 08:50 PM #4

You might have managed, but I wouldn't rely on USB drives for their random read/write speed requirements. Operating systems need consistent performance, and long-term reliability becomes a concern. If you're not aware, these drives heat up noticeably during installation of Windows or Linux. That temperature rise is only from reading data; constant writing adds extra stress. These drives aren't built to handle heavy workloads like that.

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angelos51170
Junior Member
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09-17-2016, 08:54 AM
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It was a school assignment, but the instructor later realized it was a foolish concept.
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angelos51170
09-17-2016, 08:54 AM #5

It was a school assignment, but the instructor later realized it was a foolish concept.

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CuzIm100ms
Member
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09-18-2016, 09:22 PM
#6
It was just a total shot in the dark, you know?
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CuzIm100ms
09-18-2016, 09:22 PM #6

It was just a total shot in the dark, you know?

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AguaViva
Junior Member
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09-18-2016, 10:15 PM
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You can use a Microsoft tool named Windows to Go with a 32GB or 64GB USB drive. Adjust the partition size and add any Linux distribution. It might work well in specific cases, such as with Kali Linux.
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AguaViva
09-18-2016, 10:15 PM #7

You can use a Microsoft tool named Windows to Go with a 32GB or 64GB USB drive. Adjust the partition size and add any Linux distribution. It might work well in specific cases, such as with Kali Linux.