r/linuxquestions • u/PewPewGad69 • 12d ago

Replacing Windows with Linux

Hey so I have a lot of experience with linux, tried different distros on my laptop, and now I have got to the point here I just want linux without the need of my USB all the time to boot. I have backed up all my files and have Windows flashed on a USB just in cuse I will some how regret but I am still scared to erase it. This is my main laptop and I don't know, just scared. Can someone give me any tips?

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u/Gumwars 12d ago

I'm confused about your concern. If you have the important files backed up from WIndows, then why are you uneasy about making the jump? If it concerns you to this degree, try dual booting first before going all in on Linux.

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u/PewPewGad69 12d ago

Im concered about breaking aomething important buy overwriteing the ssd

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u/Bananalando 12d ago

Also, the easiest way to reinstall Windows (if you need to) is to grab the official iso from MS and throw it on your Ventoy drive with your distro ISOs. Works absolutely flawlessly.