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Configuring Windows 10 to dual Boot with Linux

Windows 10 and Fedora Dual Boot

Windows 10 setup.

  1. Setup as normal, do not enable Wi-Fi or patch.

  2. Boot Windows and configure as normal.

  3. Once at Windows 10 Desktop:

    1. Disable hibernation and Fast startup. To Disable hybernation, right-click on the Wondows 10 start menu, and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
    2. In PowerShell run: powercfg /h off
    3. Exit PowerShell (use exit)

    If you This is a new installation, you may not need to disable fast startup, jump to Shutdown the machine completely.

    1. To disable Fast Startup, use the classic Control Panel and choose Power Options.
    2. Go to Power Settings and uncheck "Fast startup". If it is not visible, enable "Show hidden settings".
  4. Shutdown the machine completely - do NOT reboot.

Fedora 26 Installation

I prefer to install Fedora Server 26, instead of Fedora Workstation. It is easy enough to switch afterwards, but maintain Cockpit, etc.

  1. Boot your Fedora USB Media
  2. Choose your Language and Locale - English and English (Canada) for me. Click Continue.
  3. Set You Network and Hostname first, this will allow you to enable NTP.
  4. Diable IPv6 if you want.
  5. Partition As required.
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