Need Help with Dual Booting Windows 11 and Linux

Just a heads up, Linux won't specifically detect Windows if the SSD is removed during installation, but you might still need to regenerate the GRUB config later. If you choose the bootloader from your BIOS, that will work too. It's fantastic that you’re diving into this! If you do have any questions later, you can always reach out.

Yeah, the separate drive setup you have is smart! Setting Linux as the boot priority will allow you to access the GRUB menu, letting you choose between Linux and Windows easily. Since you'll disconnect the Windows SSD during the install, you shouldn't run into any configuration issues between the two. Regarding customization, definitely, you can personalize your GRUB menu to make it look cooler! There are lots of guides online.

Your steps look great! Linux will indeed detect Windows, but that's actually helpful for dual booting. Just be careful not to mess with the Windows partitions during the installation. To avoid Windows messing with the Linux bootloader, having separate drives helps a lot. Once you plug the Windows SSD back in, you can adjust the boot priorities in your BIOS, selecting Linux as the default to get the GRUB menu where you can choose to boot either OS. You've got this! Good luck and enjoy your new setup!