Many novice users who are new toLinuxoften dual-bootWindowsand Linux.
This means that you have some version of Windows installed on your PC along with Linux.
It has its advantages and disadvantages, but I think there are many more advantages.
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In most cases, if you do everything correctly and according to the instructions, everything will run smoothly.
However, dual-booting can sometimes lead to problems, some of which are hard to predict.
Thats why you gotta know not only about the positives but also about the risks of dual-booting.
What are the risks of dual-booting?
The first thing you should know is that dual-booting is completely safe, but only if done correctly.
Your PC will definitely not explode and your CPU wont melt.
However, it still has some risks and drawbacks.
Dual-booting reduces disk space
Your disk space will be reduced.
A dual boot installation of, say, a minimal Ubuntu 22.04 LTS installation uses 8.6 GB of space.
However, a full installation requires 25 GB of memory.
Ubuntu requires another 10-15 GB to run.
Consequently, you will quickly run out of your computers physical memory limit.
In Windows, the time is stored directly in the local format.
True, this problem is quickly solved by adjusting one or the other system.
But there can be difficulties with the reverse process.
The important thing is not to forget about it and not to destroy your Linux installation by accident.
you might indeed plant the Ext4 driver.
This solves the problem.
Complex configurations
Two operating systems on a PC are certainly more complicated than one.
This complexity is almost nothing to worry about.
What are the advantages of dual-booting Windows and Linux?
Of course, dual-booting has its advantages.
Lets take a closer look at the main of them.
Anyway, for newcomers, Linux is quite complicated.
This is a very unpleasant situation, especially when you have work or homework to do.
There are more games for it and they are easier to install.
There are also Windows applications for which Linux has no counterparts.
To run such programs you need Windows installed on your PC.
You wont get the performance in a virtual machine that you would get without it.
And you wont be able to run every program.
How does the Windows update work with dual-booting?
Failed updates or even simple driver updates can also cause problems with your dual boot PC.
In this situation, you should resort to trying and testing Windows recovery tools to get everything working again.
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Is dual-booting protected against viruses and malware?
Linux-based operating systems are reliable and almost immune to viruses and other malware.
Although there are some exceptions, this is mainly due to the relatively small user base.
Many Linux operating systems together occupy only a small part of the operating system market.
Obviously, scammers target Windows in most cases because it is more efficient for their profit.
Therefore, if youre using a dual-boot computer, the likelihood of malware hitting the Linux environment increases.
When running Windows, it is advisable to use an anti-virus with an Internet security package.
On a Linux operating system, you’re able to use a malware scanner.
