I'm trying to figure out how to boot Windows 10, which is set up in legacy mode, alongside my Linux Mint installation that's running in UEFI mode. They're on separate drives, and switching them in BIOS is pretty annoying. Is there a way to get both operating systems to work together in GRUB?
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You might be able to upgrade Windows to UEFI using the MBR2GPT tool. However, I've heard it requires empty partitions at both ends of the disk, which can be a hassle if your setup isn't right.
I’ve heard that the rEFInd boot manager might be able to handle your situation, booting both UEFI and legacy systems. It can even chainload your existing GRUB setup. Just keep in mind it could depend on your specific hardware.
If you're considering managing your drives, I just moved a drive from MBR to GPT without losing any data using some software called EaseUS Partition Master. Might be worth looking into if you're trying to streamline things!
That method looks a bit iffy to me, just a heads up!
Unfortunately, legacy and UEFI boot modes can’t really coexist on most UEFI systems due to incompatibility. The boot processes are fundamentally different, which complicates things if you want them running in harmony.
The recovery partition's at the end, so maybe if you remove it, the upgrade might work?