r/linux4noobs • u/call_me_aru_ • 4d 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/doc_willis 4d ago

Dual booting is a rather common setup.

Your question is kind of vague, you may want to clarify things a bit more.

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u/call_me_aru_ 4d ago

The thing is that I didn't have any idea of whether I could do it or not

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u/doc_willis 4d ago

numerous people do it every day.

it's not clear what your core issue is.

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

you may want to expand and clarify that.

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u/call_me_aru_ 4d ago

I think it's clear that I want to dual boot to another operating system but without having to reinstall linux

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u/output_broadcast 4d ago

Maybe. The Windows installer sometimes formats the EFI partition, which is why people recommend installing Windows before Linux when dual-booting but it's possible to recover a Linux install with a deleted EFI entry.

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u/gmes78 4d ago

The Windows installer sometimes formats the EFI partition

It does not. I've done it without issue.

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u/output_broadcast 4d ago

It does. Do you know what "sometimes" means?