I'm looking to set up a dual boot system with Linux on my Windows 11 all-in-one PC. Instead of using a DVD or a typical USB installation, I want to install Linux directly from an ISO file within a virtual machine. However, my BIOS settings don't let me boot from a CD. Is there any way to achieve this?
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If your virtual machine software allows it, you can use what's called raw disk access to install directly to a physical hard drive. This can enable you to run a dual boot setup. Check out this guide for a step-by-step process: https://joeeey.com/blog/virtualbox-raw-disk-access-booting/#preparing-for-raw-disk-access-on-a-windows-host.
Thanks! I’ll definitely give that a try after I finish tidying up my PC.