I recently asked about installing Windows on a Linux system without using a USB drive, and several people suggested that I could sideload the ISO using GRUB. However, I have no clue how to go about doing this. Can anyone guide me on how to sideload a Windows ISO with GRUB?
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Do you have GRUB already set up on your system? That's an important first step before trying anything.
Honestly, asking to install Windows over Linux without a USB sounds a bit unusual. You typically have to remove the Linux partition or use virtualization software like VirtualBox if you're looking to run Windows alongside Linux.
Just to clarify, are you trying to boot the Windows ISO directly to install it? Unfortunately, that's not really feasible. Even using a standard ISO writing tool to create a bootable USB won't work for Windows because it uses a non-standard ISO format. The best bet is to use tools like WoeUSB or Ventoy, but with Ventoy, just be aware that you might have to disable Secure Boot, and Windows might still give you some hassles during installation.
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