How Do I Install a Second Operating System in Linux?

How Do I Install a Second Operating System in Linux?
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Install Linux Second: Choose your Linux distribution and put its installer on a USB drive or DVD. Boot from that drive and install it on your system, making sure you select the option that installs it alongside Windows — don’t tell it to wipe your hard drive.

How do I setup a dual operating system?

What do I need to dual boot Windows?

  1. Install a new hard drive, or create a new partition on the existing one using the Windows Disk Management Utility.
  2. Plug in the USB stick containing the new version of Windows, then reboot the PC.
  3. Install Windows 10, being sure to select the Custom option.

Is it possible to install 2 operating system?

While most PCs have a single operating system (OS) built-in, it’s also possible to run two operating systems on one computer at the same time. The process is known as dual-booting, and it allows users to switch between operating systems depending on the tasks and programs they’re working with.

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