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    Ethernet doesn't work after dual-booting

    Recently, I dual-booted W10 and LM 19.3 Cinnamon (both 64-bit). After dual-booting, ethernet works only on LM, while on W10 it says that it's not connected. I saw a few topics with a similar problem but all of them had no connection on LM, not W10. Feel free to ask for more info and thank you in...
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    Any changes to make in bootloader while switching distros?

    I am using a dual boot system with Ubuntu and Windows. However, I would like to switch from Ubuntu to PopOS, to try it out, while still maintaining Windows. It's my first time switching distros. So I was wondering was there any changes that I have to make to the bootloader before, during or...
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    Dual boot does not function properly, only after hitting F12 function key.

    I succesfully have installed Ubuntu 20.04 alongside Windows 10 dual boot. However, when I start up my desktop Windows10 shows up. But, when I during startup hit the F12 function key, I get the option of choosing Windows boot manager (first on top) or Ubuntu (second). When I choose Ubuntu, the...
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    How to run Windows OS on running Ubuntu Server without VM

    Hi, Basically I have one hardware with static IP. I has beem used for hosting website on ubuntu server. Other family members do not familiar with Linux server. So when they want to use machine I have to reboot the machine and run windows at that time my hosted website was not working because it...
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    Debian 10 "buster" 10.6 doesnt boot after the grub

    Hello, i am new on the forum (but know some informatic already) and i have a the problem that i cant boot on to my debian 10 "buster" 10.6, after i install it, i have a dual boot w10 and the debian on separated drives, and i couldn't get it to work the w10 and the debian on the grub, them i try...
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    Install Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS alongside Windows 10

    I have 128GB M.2 SSD and on the remaining HDD (which is 1 TB with 3 partitions - 1st with 500GB, second with 380GB and the third with 100GB) I want to install PopOS on the second partition. This HDD contained Windows installation so I formatted that partition. (note that I formatted only the C...
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    Every time I install grub, I can't get into the BIOS

    I installed Arch Linux alongside Windows and I can boot both operating systems after pressing F12. But when I want to go into the BIOS, the screen goes black and there is a small white line in the upper left corner. Then I reinstalled the BIOS, but the I can no longer boot Arch Linux. But if I...
  8. DataLore

    Ubuntu/Windows 10 dual boot GRUB issues

    In April I tried dual-booting Ubuntu 19.10 on my new Lenovo Yoga C740 but I couldn't get Ubuntu to boot, so I deleted the partition and have just tried again, only to have the same issues. I followed this guide including the parts in the beginning, disabling fast startup and secure boot. I...
  9. Ghnmik

    Ubuntu install alongside current os option not available

    Hi first time posting I need to install ubuntu 16 onto my machine for a college module but when I go to install from usb the option to install alongside windows is not available. any help would be much appreciated. I need Windows as my lecturers will only accept assignments done in MS Word...
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    Kali / Windows : GRUB Problem

    Hello, I have a DELL laptop running with Windows. I wanted to install Kali Linux 2020 on an external hard-drive. To make the installation, I did it through the laptop, with a USB bootable key with Kali LINUX installer and the hard drive. The Installation went well, and now, when I plug my hard...
  11. DataLore

    Dual boot ubuntu and windows 10

    So I just got a Lenovo Yoga which I am aware is not officially supported by Linux so worst case scenario, I remove windows entirely because at least Ubuntu appears to be working properly when I tested it out. I followed this tutorial and everything seemed to be successful until I restarted. It...
  12. realpandabuddy

    I have a problem with my dual boot w10 + ubuntu 19.10. Please, someone helpe me!

    My dualboot work good. However when i need to make a reboot(restart) in ubuntu it no work. The screen stay black and i have that press power button. About w10 it work good, 100% good. I'am beginner in linux, but I am programmer JR. I have a good knowlegde in pc's. Please, someone helpe me. PS...
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    Late 2019 wifi issues

    I'm looking for getting a Linux distro that can run on my laptop. But every distro I've tried have wifi issues with my college wifi, not eduroam, but works fine on my home wifi. I've tried Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, Debian in their latest LTS version. I don't know what to do because I'm really...
  14. UldSkull

    Linux installation problem

    I came here, humbly, to submit you my problem : I tried, many times, to install different Linux distros, in cohabitation with Windows 10, on a Dual boot, without success. I try to install these distros on a 500 GB SDD. The Windows partition is 60 GB. It can be less, I know <3 I'm french, so I...
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    Delete Dual Boot on Windows

    I have Windows 10 operating system on HP Notebook laptop. I have installed Kali Linux on another partition and both the operating systems work fine (I am able to use both of them).Whenever I turn on the laptop, I am directly taken to Windows 10 and not given an option for Kali Linux. To boot...
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    Wish to Dual Boot Mint or Deepin with MacBook Air

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this community. I am an up-and-coming Network Support/Project Management/Operation Systems Admin in Seattle, WA. My current project is to dual boot either Deepin or Linux Mint onto my MacBook Air (MacOS Mojave) WITHOUT erasing the hard drive and reformatting it. The...
  17. blackneos940

    How Do I Make The Most Of A 500GB WD Blue Hard Drive?

    Hey guys! :3 So I decided to start using less periods in my sentences, to clean up, as it were, so that anybody browsing these threads can better read my replies/questions... :) So, on to the question..... It looks like Mom won't be able to get me that 1TB Hard Drive, and since my small (SMALL)...
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    Dual booting Ubuntu Went Wrong? (Stuck on Grub Screen)

    Hi Guys, I am new here and was searching for help online and though asking in a forum would help. I recently installed ubuntu (dual boot with windows 10) it booted fine in the first place however, after I shutdown my laptop turned it back on and now it is stuck on the grub loader screen, I can...
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    Need information before installation

    Hello i'm a fresh starter of linux. And i have a few questions before dowload and install it. And i'm hoping to get some help here. - Does all the site where i can dowload the OS are the same verion of if and also are they all updates ? - Also i have all my files on my computer wich run with...
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    Running Linux on an Win 10 MSI gaming laptop

    I rarely use Windows in the last 10 years, but I needed a new laptop and the options were limited. I found one i liked, decent specs Win Home 10 64 bit (would prefer Pro w/ rem desktop) T8750 I7 8th gen 6 core 16GB RAM 256GB SSD M.2/NVME slot 1TB HD 1050Ti 4GB DDR5 15.6" IPS 1920x1080...
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