How to set a dual-boot installation with two hard drives (SSD and HDD)
I'm about to format my PC with Windows 10 and I would like to install a system with Windows 10 and Ubuntu dual-boot. I have already done that in other occasions, but this time is different.
I don't know how to set my Linux partitions correctly so what I usually do is using the automatic tool in the Ubuntu installation process. It has worked for me over the past years whenever I tried to install Linux.
This time, my PC has a SSD (120 GB) and a HDD (1 TB), currently with Windows 10. I use the former to boot the system and store the most frequently used software, and the latter to store music, photos, videos, games, etc.
My intention is to install both OS so that they both boot from the SSD and have a minimum storage in it, while using the HDD for storage in both OS.
I will be using Ubuntu for programming, so I might not need as much space in the HDD. However, I will be using Windows for PC gaming, so I'll need more space there.
I don't mind deleting all my current data, since it's already backed up online. I would even prefer to delete all, since I want to clean my current Windows installation.
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I'm about to format my PC with Windows 10 and I would like to install a system with Windows 10 and Ubuntu dual-boot. I have already done that in other occasions, but this time is different.
I don't know how to set my Linux partitions correctly so what I usually do is using the automatic tool in the Ubuntu installation process. It has worked for me over the past years whenever I tried to install Linux.
This time, my PC has a SSD (120 GB) and a HDD (1 TB), currently with Windows 10. I use the former to boot the system and store the most frequently used software, and the latter to store music, photos, videos, games, etc.
My intention is to install both OS so that they both boot from the SSD and have a minimum storage in it, while using the HDD for storage in both OS.
I will be using Ubuntu for programming, so I might not need as much space in the HDD. However, I will be using Windows for PC gaming, so I'll need more space there.
I don't mind deleting all my current data, since it's already backed up online. I would even prefer to delete all, since I want to clean my current Windows installation.
linux ubuntu windows dual-boot ssd
edited 9 hours ago
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asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
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I'm about to format my PC with Windows 10 and I would like to install a system with Windows 10 and Ubuntu dual-boot. I have already done that in other occasions, but this time is different.
I don't know how to set my Linux partitions correctly so what I usually do is using the automatic tool in the Ubuntu installation process. It has worked for me over the past years whenever I tried to install Linux.
This time, my PC has a SSD (120 GB) and a HDD (1 TB), currently with Windows 10. I use the former to boot the system and store the most frequently used software, and the latter to store music, photos, videos, games, etc.
My intention is to install both OS so that they both boot from the SSD and have a minimum storage in it, while using the HDD for storage in both OS.
I will be using Ubuntu for programming, so I might not need as much space in the HDD. However, I will be using Windows for PC gaming, so I'll need more space there.
I don't mind deleting all my current data, since it's already backed up online. I would even prefer to delete all, since I want to clean my current Windows installation.
linux ubuntu windows dual-boot ssd
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
adferteadferte
612
I'm about to format my PC with Windows 10 and I would like to install a system with Windows 10 and Ubuntu dual-boot. I have already done that in other occasions, but this time is different.
I don't know how to set my Linux partitions correctly so what I usually do is using the automatic tool in the Ubuntu installation process. It has worked for me over the past years whenever I tried to install Linux.
This time, my PC has a SSD (120 GB) and a HDD (1 TB), currently with Windows 10. I use the former to boot the system and store the most frequently used software, and the latter to store music, photos, videos, games, etc.
My intention is to install both OS so that they both boot from the SSD and have a minimum storage in it, while using the HDD for storage in both OS.
I will be using Ubuntu for programming, so I might not need as much space in the HDD. However, I will be using Windows for PC gaming, so I'll need more space there.
I don't mind deleting all my current data, since it's already backed up online. I would even prefer to delete all, since I want to clean my current Windows installation.
linux ubuntu windows dual-boot ssd
linux ubuntu windows dual-boot ssd
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
adferteadferte
612
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
adferteadferte
612
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
edited 9 hours ago
Rui F Ribeiro
41.3k1481140
41.3k1481140
asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
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asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
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asked Jun 3 '17 at 10:16
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- Install Windows normally on the SSD while leaving space for the Ubuntu installation. You can initialize the HDD here if you want.
- Install Ubuntu with the "Install alongside Windows" option.
- Make sure the BIOS' boot priority boots to the SSD before the HDD.
Since there's already an existing installation of Windows on the drive, the Ubuntu installer will give you an option to install alongside it.
Also, you can just install windows completely on the drive or use an existing windows install and Ubuntu can shrink the partition size, but I haven't tested this myself and usually shrink the partition from Windows.
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
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Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
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- Install Windows normally on the SSD while leaving space for the Ubuntu installation. You can initialize the HDD here if you want.
- Install Ubuntu with the "Install alongside Windows" option.
- Make sure the BIOS' boot priority boots to the SSD before the HDD.
Since there's already an existing installation of Windows on the drive, the Ubuntu installer will give you an option to install alongside it.
Also, you can just install windows completely on the drive or use an existing windows install and Ubuntu can shrink the partition size, but I haven't tested this myself and usually shrink the partition from Windows.
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
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Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
|
show 4 more comments
- Install Windows normally on the SSD while leaving space for the Ubuntu installation. You can initialize the HDD here if you want.
- Install Ubuntu with the "Install alongside Windows" option.
- Make sure the BIOS' boot priority boots to the SSD before the HDD.
Since there's already an existing installation of Windows on the drive, the Ubuntu installer will give you an option to install alongside it.
Also, you can just install windows completely on the drive or use an existing windows install and Ubuntu can shrink the partition size, but I haven't tested this myself and usually shrink the partition from Windows.
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
13
Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
|
show 4 more comments
- Install Windows normally on the SSD while leaving space for the Ubuntu installation. You can initialize the HDD here if you want.
- Install Ubuntu with the "Install alongside Windows" option.
- Make sure the BIOS' boot priority boots to the SSD before the HDD.
Since there's already an existing installation of Windows on the drive, the Ubuntu installer will give you an option to install alongside it.
Also, you can just install windows completely on the drive or use an existing windows install and Ubuntu can shrink the partition size, but I haven't tested this myself and usually shrink the partition from Windows.
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
13
- Install Windows normally on the SSD while leaving space for the Ubuntu installation. You can initialize the HDD here if you want.
- Install Ubuntu with the "Install alongside Windows" option.
- Make sure the BIOS' boot priority boots to the SSD before the HDD.
Since there's already an existing installation of Windows on the drive, the Ubuntu installer will give you an option to install alongside it.
Also, you can just install windows completely on the drive or use an existing windows install and Ubuntu can shrink the partition size, but I haven't tested this myself and usually shrink the partition from Windows.
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
13
edited Jun 3 '17 at 10:40
answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
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answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
yuki_is_boredyuki_is_bored
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answered Jun 3 '17 at 10:32
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Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
|
show 4 more comments
Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Wouldn't that be installing each OS in separated disks? I want both OS to boot from SSD so that they can benefit from the booting speed that it provides, and also give both some space of the other disk for general use.
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:35
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Ah, sorry I misread your question. I'll change the answer.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:36
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Thanks for the updated answer. And what would be a good set up of Linux partitions (/boot, /, /home, swap)? How many space each and in which disk?
– adferte
Jun 3 '17 at 10:45
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
Yeah, that would setup the partitions automatically, I think it maximizes the /home partition and gives ~20-30 GB for the / partition. If you want you can just use manual partitioning and create a single root partition and an optional swap partition.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:49
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
A basic Linux installation only requires a root partition, really. A separate partition for /home, swap partition, etc are optional. Most installs separates /home because it allows easier migration to other distributions, etc.
– yuki_is_bored
Jun 3 '17 at 10:50
|
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