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this post was submitted on 13 Feb 2025
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I really want to transition to Linux but the dual boot issues that risk bricking my windows installation (I really have to use for work and for gaming) really put me off.. Is it even fixable? I'm not blaming Linux but just wondering if there's even a solution for what (from what I read) seems quite an serious issue and a deterrent for adoption..
The best option, I think, is to have them on separate drives (not separate partitions), and select which one to boot from UEFI.
Which dual boot issues? I've been dual booting Windows 10 and Fedora 41 for about eight months now, with no issues. Both are on the same drive. They're both sharing the same EFI partition.
It is more probably windows that will break your linux boot
Windows may brick Linux but not the other way around.
Installing Linux on top of a Windows install is a non-issue, the other way around can be a problem. I've been dual booting for years without problems. I keep mine on separate drives, though.
I think what you're referring to is when you install windows and linux on the same drive. That can indeed cause problems, but if you use seperate drives you should be good to go.