Linux @lemmy.ml RBG @discuss.tchncs.de 2 wk. ago

Dual boot Fedora Kinoite and Windows 10

I have been planning to install Kinoite on my laptop, dual booting with Windows.

However depending on what I read online, it is either not possible, not recommended, tricky to setup or it is just a matter of setting partitions up before installing Kinoite. Broad range of opinions and no good "tutorial" how to do it.

Anyone having direct experience with that?

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Here are the steps to dual boot Fedora Kinoite and Windows 11: Preparation

Backup Data: Ensure you have backups of all important data from your Windows system.
Create Live USBs: Create a bootable USB drive for both Windows 11 and Fedora Kinoite using tools like Rufus or Etcher.

Install Windows 11

Boot from Windows USB: Insert the Windows 11 USB drive and boot from it.
Install Windows 11: Follow the installation prompts. When prompted, create a partition for Windows, leaving some unallocated space for Fedora Kinoite.
Complete Installation: Finish the installation and set up Windows 11.

Install Fedora Kinoite

Boot from Fedora USB: Insert the Fedora Kinoite USB drive and boot from it.
Start Installation: Begin the installation process and choose the option to install alongside Windows.
Partitioning:
    Select the unallocated space created earlier.
    Create the necessary partitions for Fedora (usually root / and swap).
Install Fedora: Complete the installation process.

Configure Boot Loader

Set Default Bootloader: Fedora will install GRUB as the bootloader. It should automatically detect Windows 11 and add it to the boot menu.
Verify Entries: After installation, reboot the system. You should see the GRUB menu with options to boot into Fedora or Windows.
Set Default Boot Option (Optional): If you want to change the default boot option, edit the GRUB configuration.

Post-Installation

Update Systems: Boot into both operating systems and ensure they are fully updated.
Install Drivers: Make sure all necessary drivers are installed for both Windows and Fedora.
Test Dual Boot: Reboot several times and test both operating systems to ensure the dual-boot setup works seamlessly.

Troubleshooting

Missing GRUB Menu: If the GRUB menu doesn’t appear, you might need to repair the bootloader using a Fedora live USB.
Windows Boot Issues: If Windows doesn’t boot, you may need to use the Windows recovery options to repair the Windows bootloader and then reinstall GRUB.

Following these steps will help you set up a dual-boot system with Fedora Kinoite and Windows 11.

You're brave trusting a llm with that kind of task
- It’s not brave, it’s just outright wrong. As in, wrong to use in this situation, and the LLM itself is wrong.

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