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  • From chat gpt

    Here are the steps to dual boot Fedora Kinoite and Windows 11: Preparation

    Backup Data: Ensure you have backups of all important data from your Windows system.
    Create Live USBs: Create a bootable USB drive for both Windows 11 and Fedora Kinoite using tools like Rufus or Etcher.
    

    Install Windows 11

    Boot from Windows USB: Insert the Windows 11 USB drive and boot from it.
    Install Windows 11: Follow the installation prompts. When prompted, create a partition for Windows, leaving some unallocated space for Fedora Kinoite.
    Complete Installation: Finish the installation and set up Windows 11.
    

    Install Fedora Kinoite

    Boot from Fedora USB: Insert the Fedora Kinoite USB drive and boot from it.
    Start Installation: Begin the installation process and choose the option to install alongside Windows.
    Partitioning:
        Select the unallocated space created earlier.
        Create the necessary partitions for Fedora (usually root / and swap).
    Install Fedora: Complete the installation process.
    

    Configure Boot Loader

    Set Default Bootloader: Fedora will install GRUB as the bootloader. It should automatically detect Windows 11 and add it to the boot menu.
    Verify Entries: After installation, reboot the system. You should see the GRUB menu with options to boot into Fedora or Windows.
    Set Default Boot Option (Optional): If you want to change the default boot option, edit the GRUB configuration.
    

    Post-Installation

    Update Systems: Boot into both operating systems and ensure they are fully updated.
    Install Drivers: Make sure all necessary drivers are installed for both Windows and Fedora.
    Test Dual Boot: Reboot several times and test both operating systems to ensure the dual-boot setup works seamlessly.
    

    Troubleshooting

    Missing GRUB Menu: If the GRUB menu doesn’t appear, you might need to repair the bootloader using a Fedora live USB.
    Windows Boot Issues: If Windows doesn’t boot, you may need to use the Windows recovery options to repair the Windows bootloader and then reinstall GRUB.
    

    Following these steps will help you set up a dual-boot system with Fedora Kinoite and Windows 11.











  • mortalic@lemmy.worldtoLinux@lemmy.mlFedora
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    2 months ago

    I’ve just started using Fedora recently and have been pretty impressed but I also ran into some of these annoying issues to start with. I wrote a super quick and dirty first run script to automate the things I use but maybe others will find it useful. I just added it to my GitHub if anyone wants to use it as well. I am not responsible if it wrecks your system.





  • So far I love it. I bought it brand new from Lenovo and you could pick from I think 3 or 4 distros. I picked fedora, which it came with 38. When I first booted up it had a bios update which honestly surprised me that they would bother. Then upgraded to 40 through the fedora upgrade path. All painless.

    I was fully prepared to make a windows live USB just to flash the bios/firmware.



  • mortalic@lemmy.worldtolinuxmemes@lemmy.worldA broken man
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    2 months ago

    I just installed fedora 40. Was absolutely amazed when my three monitors just worked. Installed some games and realized I had forgotten to install the Nvidia drivers. Installed them… Laptop locked up wouldn’t boot. Unplugged the third monitor and it started working. Screw Nvidia. Not buying another system with their trash. Fix your driver’s you selfish POS