Hey there! I'm diving into the world of Linux for the first time after installing a new NVME SSD. I'm planning to start with Linux Mint and eventually explore other distros like Pop!_OS, Debian, and Arch. I've heard differing opinions about disabling Fast Boot in Windows when dual booting. I get the impression that if Fast Boot is enabled, Windows doesn't fully shut down, which could cause issues with Linux detecting hardware. My question is: is this only a concern if Windows and Linux are on the same drive, or should I disable it even if they're on separate SSDs?
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Yes, definitely disable it! It's safer to avoid any potential conflicts between Windows and Linux. Better to be safe than sorry!
Generally, you should disable Fast Boot when dual booting. This is mainly to ensure that Windows properly shuts down instead of going into a kind of hibernation, which can lead to issues when you boot into Linux.
Brill, thanks for the heads up!