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How Do I Boot Linux from a Second Hard Drive?

Chloe Bennett • • 4 min read
How Do I Boot Linux from a Second Hard Drive?
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Can you install Linux on a second hard drive?

How do i install linux on my second hard drive, and is it possible to switch seamlessly between the two hard drives without doing it manually in BIOS? Yes, Once Linux is installed on the other drive at boot up Grub bootloader will give you the option of Windows or Linux, Its basically a dual boot.

How do I boot Linux from another drive?

Solution:

  1. Plug the external USB device into the USB port on the computer.
  2. Place the Linux install CD/DVD in the CD/DVD drive on the computer.
  3. The computer will boot so you can see the Post Screen.
  4. Push the appropriate key (F12 for Dell Laptops) to bring up the “One Time Boot Menu”
  5. Select boot from CD/DVD.
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