How To Install a Linux Mint Dual Boot With Windows 11 and Secure Boot

Setting up Linux Mint alongside Windows 11 on a single drive is an excellent way to enjoy the strengths of both operating systems on the same PC. In this tutorial and video walkthrough, I demonstrate how to complete the entire dual-boot process while keeping Secure Boot fully enabled, ensuring a safe and modern system configuration.

We begin inside Windows 11 by preparing the drive for Linux Mint dual boot. This involves shrinking the existing Windows partition to create unallocated space that Mint can use during installation. The video explains how much room to set aside, what Windows disk-management tools to use, and how to confirm that the changes have been applied correctly.

From there, we move into your computer’s UEFI firmware. This step includes checking Secure Boot status, adjusting the boot order, and ensuring that the system is ready to install a second operating system without disrupting your existing Windows setup. Because Secure Boot stays enabled throughout the entire process, this guide is ideal for users who want to retain system integrity and avoid disabling important security features.

During installation, Linux Mint detects the existing Windows Boot Manager and offers the option to install Mint alongside it. I walk through selecting the proper installation mode, choosing the available free space, and allowing the installer to configure the EFI system partition and GRUB bootloader automatically.

Once installation is complete, we restart the system and verify that the GRUB menu correctly lists both Linux Mint and Windows 11. We also review a few key post-installation checks to ensure that Secure Boot remains active, updates are installed properly, and both operating systems boot exactly as they should. Whether you’re exploring Linux for the first time or building a flexible dual-OS workflow, this guide provides a clear, safe, and secure method to run Linux Mint and Windows 11 together on a single drive.

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Dual Booting Windows and Linux With a Second Hard Drive/SSD

If you’ve ever wanted to explore Linux but don’t want to give up Windows entirely, setting up a dual boot system is the best way to go. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to dual boot Windows and Zorin OS safely by installing Zorin on a second hard drive.

Zorin OS is one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions, designed to feel familiar to Windows users. The process begins by downloading the latest Zorin ISO file from the official website and using Rufus in Windows to create a bootable USB drive. Once that’s ready, reboot your PC, enter your BIOS or boot menu, and start the Zorin installer.

When prompted, choose “Erase disk and install Zorin OS” and select your second drive as the installation target. This ensures your Windows installation remains untouched. The Zorin OS install media will automatically look after all the necessary partitioning for the installation. After installation, your PC will automatically configure a boot menu allowing you to choose between Windows and Zorin at startup.

Once you boot into Zorin for the first time, update your system using the built-in Software Updater or Terminal. Then, you can easily access your Windows drive from the Zorin file manager to move your documents, pictures, and other files.

With this setup, you can enjoy the speed, privacy, and flexibility of Linux while keeping your Windows environment available whenever you need it.

Watch the full video tutorial below to see each step in action and learn how to install Zorin OS on a second drive safely and efficiently.

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The end of support for older Windows 10 machines has left a whole lot of people looking for a safe, functional and inexpensive replacement operating system, and Linux is fast becoming a preferred solution for those users. In this video we take you step-by-step through installing Ubuntu Linux on an old Dell PC that currently has a working copy of Windows 10 on it.

You’ll learn:

• The very modest system requirements for an Ubuntu Linux install.
• Where to download the .iso file.
• How to make a Linux bootable USB drive and boot your computer to it.
• How to complete the install and what the various install options mean.

The end of support for Windows 10 DOESN’T mean that your old PC is destined for the scrap pile! Giving it a new lease on life with a modern and lightweight operating system makes so much sense, and the installation process is easy enough that literally anyone can do it.

I’ve so enjoyed my time messing about with Linux over the last couple of weeks that I am planning on making much greater use of it in the future in several of my devices. Are you ready to let go of Microsoft and benefit from the world of open-source software and operating systems? If you are, this video is your very first step to getting started.

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