I have a dual boot setup with Windows 11 and CachyOS, but I'm running into issues with Remote Desktop on CachyOS using Wayland. I want to replace CachyOS with a different Linux distribution while keeping my Windows installation intact. As a beginner, I'm unsure how to overlay CachyOS during a new installation. Any advice on what steps I should take?
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Are you positive there’s nothing in the settings of CachyOS that could enable Remote Desktop? It might be worth digging around the repository. If you do need to switch distros, most installation processes let you point to the existing partition, format it, and install the new system. Just remember to back up your personal files before you get started, as you might need to reinstall some data unless the new system lets you save your /home directory. Also, be aware that you'll probably need to fix the GRUB bootloader afterwards.
To replace CachyOS, start by burning the ISO of your preferred distribution onto a USB drive. When you’re installing, you can manually select the partitions and wipe the CachyOS partition(s) to make way for the new distro. Just be careful to back up any important files first!
If you haven't tried it already, consider switching to Nobara! It works great for Remote Desktop with Remmina and handles virtual machines well too. They’ve fixed a lot of issues with the integrated System Updater, but just a heads up: avoid using "dnf update" with Nobara. There are some quirks with certain NVIDIA cards, but if you're using AMD, you shouldn't face any problems. Check out this short comparison of gaming OS options too: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soRx4VG2piE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soRx4VG2piE)
Before going through a full reinstall, have you considered what remote desktop software you're using? It might be easier to troubleshoot that issue instead of replacing the entire OS.
I’m using xrdp for remote desktop access.