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Re: dual-boot install question



On Thu, 9 Feb 2017 20:11:55 -0500 "Lori ." <spamacc824@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello, I've been having some problematic issues with the install of
> Debian
> 8. I'm trying to do a so called "Dual-Boot" with my Windows 10 dell
> laptop. I've partitioned my disk and shrunk it to 125gb of free
> space. I have a FAT32 usb stick that holds 16gb on it. So when I
> [big snip of what was done and its failure]

To do what you want to do, particularly witn Windows 10 factory
installed, is not as simple as putting in a Debian install disc or
flash drive, and off you go.  You need to research the procedure:
Windows doesn't work or play well with others. Maybe, the following will
get you started:

https://www.lifewire.com/dual-boot-windows-8-1-debian-jessie-2202088

Yes, I know it's for W8.1 and not W10, but the basic install process is
the same.

Personally, I abandoned Dual-Boot years ago.  I install Windows in
VirtualBox under a Linux host.  That way, I can run Linux and Windows
simultaneously and switch back and forth between them as needed.

B.


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