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03-11-2019 02:40 PM
Hello,
I know there are limitations with dual booting Linux installs alongside a Windows 1O install when HP secure boot is enabled.
However: I would like to dual boot two Windows 10 (bitlockered) installs: one for my business, the other one for personal use.
Will I run into similar problems like with a linux install? I do not want to enable legacy mode given the protections it offers.
Best regards
03-11-2019 06:54 PM
My guess is that, even if this works, you will run into a licensing issue -- as you are basically trying to run two copies using the same license, even though they are on the same PC.
I know when folks have tried this using a VM for the second copy, when they activated that copy, it deactivated the host copy -- and vice versa.
However, this IS a guess ... and to be sure, you need to contact HP Customer Support to see if what you want to do is OK, as we are not permitted to give any official answers on licensing issues.
If you live in the US or Canada, contact information is on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html#section1
If you live elsewhere, contact information is on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
NOTE: After you get through, stay on the line until you are finally able to talk to some one -- it can take a while!
If you have trouble finding a phone number, then try: 1 (650) 857-1501.
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