How to Dual Boot Pop OS 21.10 and Windows 10 without Grub
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Downloading Pop OS ISO file
- Making a bootable USB pendrive with Rufus
- Shrink volume to create space for dual boot
- Disabling secure boot and entering BIOS menu
- Entering boot menu and selecting USB option
- Choosing language and keyboard layout
- Choosing custom installation and modifying partitions
- Installing Pop OS and configuring partitions
- Setting up dual boot menu with Windows 10
- Completing first setup in Pop OS
- Modifying the loader file of system debut
- Restarting the computer and testing the boot menu
- Conclusion
Dual Booting Pop OS and Windows 10
Dual booting allows you to have two operating systems installed on your computer, giving you the flexibility to choose between them at startup. This article will guide you through the process of dual booting Pop OS and Windows 10, using the default system debut menu instead of installing grub.
1. Introduction
Dual booting Pop OS and Windows 10 offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of both operating systems. In this article, we will walk you through the steps required to set up dual boot on your computer.
2. Downloading Pop OS ISO file
To begin the process, you need to download the Pop OS ISO file from the official website. Make sure to choose the version that corresponds to your graphics card. For example, if you have an NVIDIA card, download the NVIDIA version of Pop OS.
3. Making a bootable USB pendrive with Rufus
After downloading the Pop OS ISO file, you will need to make a bootable USB pendrive using Rufus. Rufus is a software that allows you to create bootable USB drives from ISO files. Insert your pendrive, open Rufus, select the Pop OS ISO file, and click on start. Wait for the process to complete.
4. Shrink volume to create space for dual boot
In order to create space for the dual boot, you will need to shrink the volume of your local disk. Right-click on your local disk, select "Shrink Volume," and give it a size of at least 30GB.
5. Disabling secure boot and entering BIOS menu
Before installing Pop OS, you need to disable secure boot in your computer's BIOS menu. Restart your computer and press the F2 key (or another key as specified by your manufacturer) to enter the BIOS menu. Go to the security tab and disable secure boot. In some BIOS versions, you may need to set up an administration password. Save and exit the setup.
6. Entering boot menu and selecting USB option
While your computer is starting, press the F12 or Escape key to enter the boot menu. Select the USB option to boot from the Pop OS installation USB drive.
7. Choosing language and keyboard layout
During the Pop OS installation process, you will be prompted to choose your language and keyboard layout preferences. Select the desired options and proceed.
8. Choosing custom installation and modifying partitions
In order to set up dual boot, you need to choose the custom installation option. This will allow you to modify the partitions. Click on "Modify partitions" to open GParted.
9. Installing Pop OS and configuring partitions
In GParted, create a new FAT32 partition and a new ext4 partition. Format the FAT32 partition as "/boot/efi" and use the ext4 partition as the root partition. After configuring the partitions, apply the changes and proceed with the installation. This process may take some time.
10. Setting up dual boot menu with Windows 10
Once the Pop OS installation is completed, restart your computer and enter the BIOS menu again. Go to the boot tab and set the first boot priority to Pop OS. Save and exit the BIOS menu. Now, your computer should automatically boot into Pop OS.
11. Completing first setup in Pop OS
After booting into Pop OS, complete the initial setup by following the on-screen instructions.
12. Modifying the loader file of system debut
To make the dual boot menu appear and add Windows 10 to the menu, open the terminal and enter the provided commands. These commands will modify the loader file of the system debut. Save the changes and exit the text editor.
13. Restarting the computer and testing the boot menu
After modifying the loader file, restart your computer to see if the dual boot menu appears. You should now be able to choose between operating systems at startup. Test the menu by selecting Pop OS and Windows 10.
14. Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully set up dual boot with Pop OS and Windows 10. Now you can enjoy the benefits of both operating systems on your computer.
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