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    [SOLVED] Set default boot to Ubuntu

    I'm a complete novice at Linux, I recently dual booted my pc (MSI bravo 15) with windows 10 and ubuntu 20.04 (windows was pre-installed). (I'm using UEFI secure boot) I'm unable to set Ubuntu as the os to boot by default. In grub, ubuntu is above windows boot manager, and it should boot into...
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    Page fault in nonpaged area bluescreen since Debian dual boot (on separate ssd's)

    Hey, so since I installed Debian on a separate ssd, where I made separate EFI, swap, and ext4 partitions, I now have most of the times I try to boot windows 10 a bluescreen that says 'Page fault in nonpaged area'. I've already tried some fixes (like running dskchk) I found on the internet but...
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    Accessing non-OS drive using Mint.

    Hi, I wanted to try out Linux and installed Linux Mint on a USB. During booting process I select USB from the menu and Mint just works. As a developer I can not express the feeling of joy I had when it loaded the desktop. No less than magic :) I have been using it for over a month now and the...
  4. Confused_nerd

    How to dual boot?

    I have linux mint 20.1 cinnamon edition. I want to dual boot with parrotsec OS, however I have no idea how, so I am seeking help. What should I do? Thanks. I have a usb stick burned with the iso file already.
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    Grub launcher menu suddenly stopped working for dual boot machine

    Hi, I successfully installed Pop OS on my windows Huawei matebook x computer. I set up the grub launcher to load on every boot, to select either Pop OS or windows 10. However, suddenly the grub launcher failed on boot and now it only shows a grub console screen. If I quickly click f12 on boot...
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    Computer randomly restarts while using any other os than Windows 10

    I use Windows 10 on my default ssd drive. I first installed Ubuntu to my secondary hard disk in summer 2019 and there were no problems. Then I installed it again several months later (because the partitions ubuntu ran on were formatted) and the computer started to frequently restart. I checked...
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    Bios blackscreen after I install Linux

    I use an Acer Aspire A315-51 laptop and I tried to install several distroutions (Ubuntu, Arch, Manjaro, ...) but every time when everything is installed, after I press the bios key F2 a blackscreen with a white line appears. I can still select the operating system via the F12 boot menu, but I...
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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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
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