I'm thinking about making the leap to Linux, specifically dual-booting alongside Windows. I've got hands-on experience refurbishing old PCs and usually install Mint on them. The thing is, I game a lot, and while I've heard gaming on Linux is improving, I can't help but feel it's still not as stable as Windows. I want to customize my dual-boot setup for a visually appealing boot menu like I did before, but I'm also curious about whether there's a more modern approach available now. My real question: Can I boot into Windows 11 from my Linux desktop and back without going through a traditional boot sequence? Is that even a possibility these days?
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I'd recommend putting Windows on a separate SSD if you plan to game and still want to use Linux most of the time. It's a bit pricier, but it could save you the hassle of dual-boot issues in the long run.
Honestly, if you're looking for ease of transition, you might want to consider just using the one-time boot option. It’s not like you’ll be swapping between OSs multiple times a day. A restart isn't too bad, especially if your machine has an SSD.
I’ve been using dual-boot setups for a while, and while there are improvements in Linux gaming, some things just work better on Windows, especially with certain anti-cheat systems. You might want to check out ProtonDB for compatibility. If you’re primarily on Linux, a quick reboot isn’t too much of a hassle, and having separate SSDs for each OS can make things smoother.
If you're keen on dual-booting, unfortunately, there's no current method to completely bypass the boot sequence. You might want to explore if running one operating system within another on a virtual machine suits your needs. It can lead to some performance hits though, especially with games.
Unfortunately, the only way to switch back and forth without booting each OS is through a virtual machine. Your computer allows you to run only one operating system at a time. If you want to avoid that layer, dual-booting is your best bet.
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