I'm considering a dual boot setup where I keep one SSD for Windows 11 and format another SSD for Linux. How different is the setup process when using separate drives? Additionally, can both systems access a shared mounted hard drive, or does Windows restrict drive access, requiring a workaround?
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Having separate drives for each OS is actually a great approach! I've got Windows on one SSD and Linux on another, and I've never had issues. You can definitely access files saved on your Windows drive when you're in Linux. Just make sure everything is properly set up during installation.
Installing Linux after Windows on separate drives is usually smooth sailing. The installer will usually find Windows and set up the bootloader (GRUB) for both systems. As for accessing the Windows drive while on Linux, that's also possible, so you can share files without much hassle! Just be careful and double-check during your setup.
Here's a quick rundown of the steps:
1. Temporarily disable the drive you won't be installing the OS on.
2. Install your target OS on its dedicated drive like you would with a single drive.
3. Once done, re-enable the other drive.
4. If you want to install a second OS, disable the other drive again and repeat.
It's smart to have backups just in case, especially to avoid any formatting mishaps!
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