I'm currently using Linux Mint, but I really need my Windows applications to work again. When I tried to run the installer, it prompted me to install drivers, which I attempted to do by downloading them onto a USB. However, I'm using Ventoy and tried various methods, but nothing seems to work. Are there any reliable strategies or methods that could help me revert back to Windows 11 from Linux? Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
Before you dive into the reinstall, what specific applications or drivers are you missing? Sometimes, there are Linux alternatives or even native ports for your Windows apps. Additionally, keep in mind that using a virtual machine like VirtualBox could be a workaround if you can manage the space.
The quickest way to create a Windows installer is to use Rufus on a Windows PC. If you don’t have that option, you can also try using Balena Etcher on Linux. Just a heads up, to avoid any issues, make sure to disable VMD and set your SATA controller to AHCI in the BIOS/UEFI. If these settings aren't right, you might run into problems like needing to find SSD drivers, and dealing with .exe files on Linux could complicate things further.
You mentioned having trouble with Balena; unfortunately, it doesn't always create a bootable Windows installer properly. You might want to try using Win2Disk from GitHub instead. That could save you some hassle!
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