Setting up multiple operating systems on separate storage devices.
Setting up multiple operating systems on separate storage devices.
Sure, you're able to do that. To be certain the Linux setup doesn't interfere with your Windows drive, take it out during installation. Put both back once you're finished, and they should work well together afterward. Good luck!
Many current motherboards let you select a boot device at startup by pressing a specific key (such as f8, f9 or f11). This should function properly. If not, simply install Windows first and then your preferred Linux distribution. The Linux boot manager (usually Grub2) will then load whatever you want. It’s straightforward unless you perform unusual configurations like full encryption.