Can i dual boot with windows and linux

[Vineetkalra]

[zoey7886]

@Vineetkalra, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding dual boot Windows and Linux! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

Yes, you can dual boot Windows and Linux on your system. Your PC has:

A 64-bit capable Intel Core i5 650 processor

8 GB of DDR3 RAM

A dedicated AMD Radeon R5 340 GPU

An HP BIOS (dated 2010) which may be Legacy BIOS rather than UEFI

 Here’s what you might want to keep in mind:

If your BIOS doesn't support UEFI, you’ll need to install Linux in Legacy mode as well.

Be sure to shrink your Windows partition to create free space for Linux using Disk Management.

During Linux installation (Ubuntu or Linux Mint work great for beginners), choose “Install alongside Windows” or go the manual route if you're confident.

💡 Pro Tip: Before installing, back up any important files—just in case things get adventurous!

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[Vineetkalra]

is this setting ok on rufus for legacyRe: Can i dual boot with windows and linux dual boot

[Garp_senchau]

Hey @Vineetkalra, 

Thank you for your response

 My colleague @zoey7886 is currently out, but don't worry – I’ll be taking over and making sure we get this sorted for you.

Yes, your Rufus settings in the screenshot are generally correct for legacy BIOS booting and will work for dual-booting with Windows.

Suggestions (If your goal is dual-boot with Windows):

Windows should be installed first (if not already). Linux Mint installer will detect Windows and offer to install alongside it.

Make sure Secure Boot is disabled in BIOS if using Legacy or MBR mode.

⚠️ Back up important data before partitioning.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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