I use a laptop with UEFI, I would like to know what you have to change everything in the UEFI firmware or in Windows, so that the dual-boot makes no problems and the PC is not exposed to great risk.
Make a backup before setting up the dual-boot system
Unarchive an unpartitioned space in Disk Management
Boot with the installation media of the Linux distribution (USB or DVD)
Partition and format the free space with "Linux"
Install Linux Distribution and complete the setup
Windows 10 boot
Create a new entry for "Linux" using EasyBCD
Rewrite bootloader
EasyBCD: https://neosmart.net/EasyBCD/
Instead of using the EasyBCD command prompt. In my opinion, it is a little easier to handle with the GUI. At least for those who do not have to set up dual or multi-boot systems on a daily basis.
Why the whole? To prevent possible errors during the installation of updates. Since Windows requires a reboot here and there, the Grub Bootloader does not get in the way and Windows can start clean without problems.
This change also makes the removal of the Linux distribution a little easier. Simply boot Windows, format Linux partitions and adjust (delete) existing entries using EasyBCD or CMD.
Here myself have various dual and multi-boot systems on the run. On a notebook all platforms have to hand. Starting with macOS 10.13 on Clover, Windows XP, 7 and 10 and Linux Debian.
Okay, do I have to switch something off, like fast boot in UEFI or something else?
This does not mean Secure Boot, as I will only use Linux distributions that support UEFI Secure Boot.
Okay, do I have to switch something off, like fast boot in UEFI or something else?
Fast Boot does not need to be disabled. Simply plug in your USB stick with Linux, open the boot menu and boot from the stick. Then work through the installation routine and finish the whole thing. Thereafter, only in Windows, the order of Bootloader umstellst and that's it.
Okay, do I have to switch something off, like fast boot in UEFI or something else?
Fast Boot does not need to be disabled. Simply plug in your USB stick with Linux, open the boot menu and boot from the stick. Then work through the installation routine and finish the whole thing. Thereafter, only in Windows, the order of Bootloader umstellst and that's it.
Do I have to disable something else.
I would like to adjust this completely as follows, if that is possible:
I've created a 200 GB partition, which is still empty, then comes to Linux with the associated boot loader. The Windows Boot Manager remains selected as a boot loader. But if it is possible, I want to put the Boot Loader of Linux in the Windows Boot Manager so that I can then load the Linux Boot Loader (probably GRUB2) from the Windows Boot Manager.
I have an Iso file super grub bootloader here for the dual startup. I have Linux Mint 17 here
otherwise this is explained very well in the tutorial.
Linux then makes 2 areas. Ext 4 & then a swap partition that is about twice as large as the memory. At 8 GB then hold a swap part with 16 GB
But if it is possible, I want to put the Boot Loader of Linux in the Windows Boot Manager so that I can then load the Linux Boot Loader (probably GRUB2) from the Windows Boot Manager.
That's exactly what I described to you in the steps above. The GRUB bootloader is installed normally. Then you turn the tables again in Windows and you're done.
When you turn on your computer, the boot loader of Windows starts and displays the entry Windows 10 and Linux. If you choose Linux you will get to GRUB and start your Linux distribution. Conversely, the same is possible. From GRUB also returned to the Windows bootloader.
Otherwise I do not have to pay attention, right?
No, you do not have to. If you have completed all the steps then you have set up a working dual-boot system.
Thanks, I'll get back to you with further questions
Have just a small problem: Wanted to install Knoppix 8.1, where I must first register with a HashTool the Loader.efi in the UEFI firmware, what I did. After I finished it still comes the message that the configuration could not be found. The home screen with the HashTool does not come anymore, that means I can't re-generate the key.
How can I install Knoppix?
My Windows Boot Manager with my 2nd Windows 10 machines (normal and insider version) is quite normal.
How can I install Knoppix?
You can't say anything to Knoppix right away. Even for ages have not used. Either someone else knows or looks again into the Knoppix documentation.
Have already found something, but do not know if that brings something. Have an Acer Aspire E15 E5-575G-52EL. Have read that in Acer in the UEFI the touchpad from Advanced on Vadic asked?
Can you say something about that?
Can you say something about that?
You can't say so. Never had an Acer and would have to search for your first.
OK
But would it be logical for you to do so?
Unfortunately, Windows is unable to format an EXT4 partition for the better-equipped Linux-a pity.
Have now Fedora 28 installed. But always see the Windows Boot Manager without Linux (ie as before). With EasyBCD I can somehow not make a new Linux entry, because these options are greyed out (hope you know what I mean) and therefore they can't select. But it is most certainly installed, because the 200GB partition is cast on 126GB, which would not yet be formatted, so is useless. In short: Fedora 28 installed, but have no access, although a boot loader was installed. In the UEFI under boot, only see the Windows Boot Manager. See only in the disk management of Windows that my 200GB partition has shrunk to 126GB, because the rest (74GB) Fedora occupies.
You have Fedora installed with or without the GRUB bootloader? If you install the Grub Bootloader with, which automatically overwrites that of Windows 10. I've even linked to a video in which you can see the settings.
It said at least during installation "Bootlaoder installation" or "Bootloader is installed", it does not remember exactly how it was called
If so, the bootloader should also be installed. From here you can say hard, you did not look over your shoulder. Otherwise format the partition with Fedora again and perform the installation again.
I thought so too, so now I'm going to load Ubuntu, but I'll have a question after that, if that's okay
Have a quick question: Have just deleted all partitions, where was what Linux on it, on the disk management. Now the non-patitioned drive is 199.81GB in size, I would have created it with 200GB. All other partitions are used by Windows. Is this little difference normal?
How did you create the partition before? In and of itself, but no matter. Install Ubuntu and then you can report again. Ubuntu asks you if you want to keep Windows and then carry it on.
Did they create themselves via the disk management
Yes, then everything is fine. Install Ubuntu and then I can give you a feedback. I have several dual and multiboot systems running here myself. Your system can still get up and running.
When I install "Install third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware and additional media formats" I need to configure Secure Boot (assign a password). Can I do that without problems?
Yes, you can. After you have completed the installation, you reboot and then the GRUB bootloader should actually appear. Above is the note for Ubuntu itself and further down it goes to the Windows Bootloader.
Have a question. I have two hard disks in the laptop HDD and SSD. On the SSD is the Windows Boot Manager. I want to install Ubuntu on the HDD. Below, in the boot loader installation selection, I should because the Windows Boot Manager partition, the hard disk on which the Windows Boot Manager is (ie SSD), or can I take as synonymous, the HDD?
Where to install Ubuntu if you have a SSD and a HDD installed and "Install Ubuntu next to Windows Boot Manager? Is that set or can you choose it yourself?" The Windows Boot Manager is on the SSD, but it is almost full Ubuntu on the HDD, is that possible with this option?
If you have two different hard drives installed, you can write the boot loader normally on the HDD. Then you boot Windows and enter EasyBCD, where GRUB is the boot loader.
I assumed that you have Windows and Linux installed on the same hard drive. No wonder the GRUB bootloader does not show up if your SSD is selected as the primary boot partition.
Actually, the Windows Boot Manager is selected as the first boot medium in the UEFI boot menu
Can I also install it via "Install Ubuntu next to Windows Boot Manager"? Which disk will it be installed on?
On the HDD is already the second Windows 10 installation (insider version), partition for programs and a partition for files (photos, …)
SSD = Windows 10 incl. Windows Bootloader
HDD = Windows 10 Insider + Ubuntu incl. GRUB
Then boot your Windows 10 from the SSD, use EasyBCD to create the entries for Windows 10 Insider and Ubuntu and that's it. You finally tell the Windows Boot Manager (bootloader) that there are other sources. It is not more. If everything is done right, it will be done quickly.
Okay, try it later, it can only do it at home
Yes, but can I choose "install Ubuntu next to Windows Boot Manager" or do I have to choose "something else"?
Hope you can help me with my questions
Yes, you are installing Ubuntu next to it. Everything else you have described in detail above. After the installation start Windows and adjust the bootloader afterwards.
Yes, my question is yes, if the HDD, not the SSD is taken, if I select "Ubuntu install next to Windows Boot Manager"
Kunz and tight: YES! The bootloader on the HDD lands.
OK
Nevertheless, only see the Windows Boot Manager and not the GRUB Loader
I think I play back my Windows Image image, which I created with the system imaging of Windows and then try again.
Nowhere is the GRUB loader and the EasyBCD does not show anything, so no Linux
I've been awake for too long now. If I come to this tomorrow, you'll finish some screenshots. Then you also know how to add the GRUB bootloader.
Okay, hopefully it will be today
I found out yesterday: If I click on restart with the Shift + key and then use it on a device, Linux pops up, but Fedora, not Ubuntu
Do you already know something?
It works now, but with Windows key + Shift under "Use a device" go, then I see the Linux entry, select in and then I see the GRUB Loader, where the Windows Boot Manager is listed. But if I start normally, Windows Boot Manager always comes. Have in the UEFI firmware also "F12 boot menu" enabled.
Do it now in a VM, only once had access to it and now it is not found again
