I'm currently using Nobara Linux on my PC and I'm really missing out on some games like Valorant that aren't supported on Linux. I've decided to install Windows alongside Linux, and I'm thinking about picking up a 256GB SSD for this purpose since prices are pretty reasonable right now.
However, I'm a bit nervous about how to go about the dual boot setup, especially because I've read that Windows can sometimes interfere with Linux installations. Can anyone guide me on the best steps to ensure that I can install Windows without messing up my current Linux setup? Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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First, you'll want to download the Windows ISO and either burn it to a USB drive or use a tool like Ventoy. It's pretty much the standard process for any OS installation. Just make sure you have your boot settings sorted to recognize the USB.
To avoid any issues with Windows messing up your Linux drive, I recommend unplugging the Linux drive during the Windows installation. Just install Windows on the new SSD, and then plug your Linux drive back in after. That way, it won’t interfere during setup.
Also, consider upgrading to a 512GB SSD instead of going with just 256GB. Windows can take up a lot of space quickly with all its updates and programs, and 256GB might fill up faster than you'd expect!
When I set up my dual boot system before, I made it really easy by using two separate drives for Windows and Linux. I just unplugged the drive I didn’t want to boot from during the install. It was hassle-free without having to deal with boot loaders.
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