Linux on a USB stick
Linux on a USB stick
You can still run Windows even after installing Linux on a USB stick. Use a dual-boot setup or a virtual machine to keep both operating systems accessible.
Yes, dual booting provides two distinct choices for the operating system when you begin your computer.
You're wondering about setting up a GNU/Linux LiveCD on a USB drive and whether it can switch back to Windows. The process is straightforward—select the USB stick during boot to load Linux. This method avoids dual-booting, as it doesn't install both operating systems simultaneously.
You have two ways to set up Linux: either dual-boot, combining partitions for both OSes with Grub selection at startup, or install on a separate drive for easier removal later. You can still switch between them by pressing F12 during boot.