UEFI Secure Boot disabled for dual operating system setup

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12-01-2016, 05:16 AM

I'm using Windows 10 Pro with an M2 SSD and running Linux (Ubuntu Server) on a SATA SSD. Everything functions properly except for a problem with Fluxbox in Linux—mouse and cursor issues appear. I attempted to install the video card driver but was told to disable UEFI Secure Boot, which I refused due to recognition problems. I'm wondering if disabling Secure Boot will still allow me to boot into Windows. I need the mouse to work correctly on the Linux side.

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12-01-2016, 05:16 AM #1

Malvia123
Junior Member

12-08-2016, 01:09 AM

No changes needed for secure boot—it won’t influence driver mouse behavior at all. The system will start normally.

Malvia123

12-08-2016, 01:09 AM #2

No changes needed for secure boot—it won’t influence driver mouse behavior at all. The system will start normally.

Ailinie
Member

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12-08-2016, 02:37 AM

I thought the graphics card driver might solve the mouse pointer problem (it gets stuck in a corner but the mouse functions). Perhaps I don’t need to install the graphics card driver—everything else on Linux is working. The issue seems to be with the mouse itself. Can I find an alternative or additional mouse driver for this generic Logitech model?

Ailinie

12-08-2016, 02:37 AM #3

AlexLemire
Member

12-08-2016, 10:50 PM

What system are you using? Which distribution? The mouse isn't working properly, likely due to a graphics issue or missing GPU driver. I'll try another distribution.

AlexLemire

12-08-2016, 10:50 PM #4

What system are you using? Which distribution? The mouse isn't working properly, likely due to a graphics issue or missing GPU driver. I'll try another distribution.

Noobso
Member

12-17-2016, 12:08 AM

The setup isn't straightforward because switching distros isn't easy, and running Ubuntu 16.10 might require specific packages. I need to check which components are missing.

Noobso

12-17-2016, 12:08 AM #5

The setup isn't straightforward because switching distros isn't easy, and running Ubuntu 16.10 might require specific packages. I need to check which components are missing.

ProGaben69
Member

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12-31-2016, 11:12 PM

Nvidia drivers are the best choice for these cards. Just download and install them using the provided installer interface.

ProGaben69

12-31-2016, 11:12 PM #6

Nvidia drivers are the best choice for these cards. Just download and install them using the provided installer interface.

YoungAriesArt
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01-03-2017, 01:00 PM

I performed the following steps: added a PPA for graphics drivers, updated packages, installed NVIDIA driver, rebooted, and then installed Xorg with Fluxbox. It prompted me to disable UEFI Secure Boot during installation.

YoungAriesArt

01-03-2017, 01:00 PM #7

EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

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01-16-2017, 02:46 PM

Install it now. It won’t be affected.

EmmaRosie629

01-16-2017, 02:46 PM #8

Install it now. It won’t be affected.

Groetzman
Junior Member

01-16-2017, 04:29 PM

I disregarded it. :-) When it asked me to disable secure boot, I refused... and then X wouldn’t start at all. Undecided

Interestingly, before the NVIDIA update, the boot menu displayed a sleek, compact font, whereas after the installation it shifted to a larger, stretched-out typeface (though it didn’t install properly because I didn’t opt out of secure boot). I have no clue why or how this affected things, but the warning on the screen stated that third-party tools won’t function if I keep UEFI secure boot enabled. Edit - if disabling secure boot works and both systems still run fine, that’s okay.

Groetzman

01-16-2017, 04:29 PM #9

I disregarded it. :-) When it asked me to disable secure boot, I refused... and then X wouldn’t start at all. Undecided Interestingly, before the NVIDIA update, the boot menu displayed a sleek, compact font, whereas after the installation it shifted to a larger, stretched-out typeface (though it didn’t install properly because I didn’t opt out of secure boot). I have no clue why or how this affected things, but the warning on the screen stated that third-party tools won’t function if I keep UEFI secure boot enabled. Edit - if disabling secure boot works and both systems still run fine, that’s okay.