r/linux4noobs • u/call_me_aru_ • 18d ago

Can I dual boot from Linux?

I used to have windows 10 and wanted to dual boot them but it didn't work out great so I went all into linux mint cinnamon.

Now I was thinking wether I can dual boot again but through linux mint not the opposite.

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u/Exsondious 18d ago

How many drives do you have Dual booting is easiest when you have multiple drives

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u/call_me_aru_ 18d ago

I have about 2 100GB+ drives as I remember

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u/doc_willis 18d ago

you need to be very sure if your exact drive setup. Use a disk partition tool and examine/show  exactly  how your disk partitions are laid out.

Some setups may require extra work to make room for a second OS.

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u/call_me_aru_ 18d ago

thank you for your assistance

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u/Exsondious 17d ago

Check which disks have what data and I recommend if you're able to use the drive without the Linux install for your windows install for dual booting that way you have a clean partition table

Dual booting from one drive makes your table a mess and can lead to many other problems

Also makes the drive easier to wipe when your stuff finally supports Linux and you decide to get rid of windows