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Trouble with Dual-booting (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 hours ago by gedaliyah@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.world
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I have a windows work computer, a Dell Inspiron 27 7720 All-in-One. I am trying to set up a dual-boot system, but when I change the BIOS security settings to enable running Linux, then Windows won't run. When I re-enable it, It hangs at the grub prompt. Has anyone else run into this?

The BIOS is far more detailed than most machines I used in the past, so I'm not sure if there are specific settings that would work. I'm looking to install Zorin, which is based on Ubuntu. Would a different distro/bootloader have a better outcome?

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[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

Thanks, but I do not have an IT department. I am provided a computer for my use and at my discretion. I am essentially my own IT.

I am having trouble with Windows lately, and I believe that a new OS may help me be more productive, so it's on me. I am not confident enough to eliminate Windows entirely in case it does not work out, hence the wish for dual-boot.