I'm trying to dual boot Linux on my laptop and I came across some advice suggesting that a separate EFI partition is necessary when installing certain distros, like Mint, to avoid issues after Windows updates. I read that Pop! OS uses systemd-boot and might not require a new partition. Can anyone clarify if this is true and share their experiences? Thanks!
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It's true that you probably won't need a new EFI partition for Pop! OS in most cases. There are some rare instances where a Windows update might mess with the boot order, but that’s more about boot settings than the EFI partition itself. If you dual boot and find Windows is at the top of your boot list after an update, it's an easy fix. Also, Pop! OS does store its kernels in the EFI partition, so make sure it's large enough to accommodate updates—around 1GB should be safe.
Windows doesn’t break your OS; it just overwrites the boot configurations. Think of it like losing your car keys; the car's not broken, you just can’t start it! If that happens, you can always boot from your install USB to fix things up.
Systemd-boot does need an EFI partition, but you can usually use the one Windows created. Just be cautious with space because Pop! OS will need room for its kernel updates as well. If you’re worried, you might consider backing up and creating a dedicated one, but many people just stick with the existing one without issues.
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