I've heard that I can install Windows on one drive and Linux on another, then choose which one to boot at startup. But I'm wondering if it's possible to have both operating systems installed on a single drive instead. Can I do that?
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Yes, you can dual boot on the same drive or on separate drives using GRUB, which is the most popular bootloader for this purpose. While you can get by with one drive, it's generally better to use two drives to avoid potential issues.
Absolutely, you can dual boot Windows and Linux on the same drive! It's pretty common, and it's known as dual booting. Just make sure to install Linux properly so that it recognizes both systems during boot.
Definitely! I've done it myself with Linux Mint alongside Windows on my laptop. The installation usually goes smoothly, particularly if you install Linux after Windows. It will detect Windows and set up the boot menu for both. Just keep in mind that if you try to install Windows after Linux, you'll likely need to use a live Linux USB to fix the bootloader later.
You can do it! But be aware that having both OSes on one drive might lead to Windows overwriting the Linux bootloader. Keeping them on separate drives helps avoid that issue.
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