Help! I’m New to Linux and Need Advice on Dual Booting with Windows

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Asked By TechieJumper92 On

I'm relatively new to Linux and after some exploration, I've settled on using Kubuntu since I'm not a fan of GNOME and wanted a straightforward starter distro. I plan to transition to Arch Linux later. Here's my situation: I initially shrank my Windows partition by 80GB using Windows Disk Management, leaving me with a 1TB disk—117GB for Windows and the rest for Linux. After creating a bootable USB with Rufus and installing Kubuntu, I ran into some GRUB issues. At one point, it would only boot into Windows, but I managed to fix the GRUB settings. Now, however, when I try to boot into Windows, I get an error stating that the C: drive needs to be repaired. I've tried using 'chkdsk' and the Windows Error Checking tool, but nothing seems to work. I even checked the health of the HDD with CrystalDiskInfo and HDD Sentinel, which both reported it as healthy. I'm looking for a way to have Windows manage the boot options instead of using GRUB. Any help or advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Answered By HelpfulHarvey84 On

It sounds like you've done a lot of troubleshooting already! Unfortunately, the Windows Boot Manager doesn't have the capability to boot Linux directly. GRUB is the way to go for dual-boot setups. Regarding your C: drive issue, it might just be a case of not enough space for Windows to run repairs. Some users face problems after resizing partitions, so check if there's adequate free space on your Windows partition. If you want to share screenshots, that could help diagnose the problem further!

TechieJumper92 -

Thanks for clarifying about the boot manager! I'll check the space on my Windows partition and see if that's the problem.

Answered By Raven2cz On

Could you post a detailed view of your partition layout? A screenshot from the KDE Partition Manager would be super helpful. Seeing the actual partition sizes can help identify possible issues. Also, sharing the exact error message you get when running 'chkdsk' might provide some clues. Sometimes, not having enough disk space could prevent repairs from running properly.

TechieJumper92 -

Sure, here's the screenshot of my partitions: [https://imgbox.com/9arYMNXX](https://imgbox.com/9arYMNXX). I'll also grab the error message for 'chkdsk' soon!

Answered By LinuxScribe24 On

I recommend checking out the migration tips for similar issues; it might save you some hassle. But just to confirm, GRUB is your go-to for managing boot choices between Linux and Windows. It's not really possible for Windows to take over that function unless you want to go through some complicated setups. Just make sure you have current backups, especially when dealing with partition problems!

TechieJumper92 -

Thanks for the reminder about backups! I'll make sure to do that before trying anything else.

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