Planning to set up Linux on a split SSD for dual-booting with Windows 10?

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Planning to set up Linux on a split SSD for dual-booting with Windows 10?

Planning to set up Linux on a split SSD for dual-booting with Windows 10?

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JoloYolo
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01-08-2017, 09:11 AM

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People sharing tips on using Linux on alternative HDDs or SSDs besides Windows 10. Also checking if most distributions work with paid drivers for your graphics card and motherboard.

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JoloYolo

01-08-2017, 09:11 AM #11

People sharing tips on using Linux on alternative HDDs or SSDs besides Windows 10. Also checking if most distributions work with paid drivers for your graphics card and motherboard.

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kcristan
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01-08-2017, 01:42 PM

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You can specify the Ubuntu installation location for the Hoot Loader, ensuring the setup remains similar—just place GRUB on the primary drive and manually add Windows if needed in the GRUB menu.

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kcristan

01-08-2017, 01:42 PM #12

You can specify the Ubuntu installation location for the Hoot Loader, ensuring the setup remains similar—just place GRUB on the primary drive and manually add Windows if needed in the GRUB menu.

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BossBuster01
Junior Member

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01-09-2017, 05:02 AM

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Alternatively, you might detach your Windows storage, set up Linux on the remaining drive. Once Linux is functioning, bring the Windows drive back online.

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BossBuster01

01-09-2017, 05:02 AM #13

Alternatively, you might detach your Windows storage, set up Linux on the remaining drive. Once Linux is functioning, bring the Windows drive back online.

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Xman2525
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01-11-2017, 11:06 PM

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You mentioned having two SSDs—one running Windows and the other ready for a Linux partition. Just pick the Linux one during installation and confirm it’s selected (or remove the Windows drive if needed). If your distro offers an installer, it’ll prompt about a bootloader and which drive to use; always choose the second one. After setup, configure your BIOS: set the Linux drive as the first boot option and your Windows drive as the second. When you power on, the system will automatically switch to Linux, with Windows available as an alternative or requiring manual addition to the bootloader (Grub supports this). Your Windows setup stays intact, and removing the Linux SSD lets you boot directly into Windows.

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Xman2525

01-11-2017, 11:06 PM #14

You mentioned having two SSDs—one running Windows and the other ready for a Linux partition. Just pick the Linux one during installation and confirm it’s selected (or remove the Windows drive if needed). If your distro offers an installer, it’ll prompt about a bootloader and which drive to use; always choose the second one. After setup, configure your BIOS: set the Linux drive as the first boot option and your Windows drive as the second. When you power on, the system will automatically switch to Linux, with Windows available as an alternative or requiring manual addition to the bootloader (Grub supports this). Your Windows setup stays intact, and removing the Linux SSD lets you boot directly into Windows.

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