10-12-2020, 02:21 PM
(10-12-2020, 10:08 AM)Murphyv310 Wrote: I've no issues with windows 10 & Linux co existing in a dual boot system in fact both the laptop and main desktop PCs are configured that way.
I could only do this with a totally clean HDD or SSD, with a full format, ideally done through a Linux Live stick. Trying to add Linux to a system that is pre installed with Win 10 doesn't work on many computers now.
Before you wipe your HDD etc obviously do back ups etc and copy an ISO image of win 10 (the latest version) to a stick of at least 8gb, once the HDD, SSD is wiped reinstall Windows, this should go smoothly and you skip the product key input as your pc will have a digital license stored in the bios. Once complete install your Linux distro and set the amount of space you want on the Windows and Linux partitions by using the slider.
Every one I've done works perfectly that way. The key is getting rid of hidden partitions on the HDD from either pre installed windows or when windows after a few days of a fresh install, this seems to baulk adding Linux so put aside a few hours to install windows and it's updates and half an hour for Linux.
Thank you.
I will try again.
