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   Adrian Caspersz to Java Jive   
   Re: Is it possible to dual-boot both MBR   
   22 Nov 25 18:22:16   
   
   XPost: uk.comp.os.linux   
   From: email@here.invalid   
      
   On 31/10/2025 12:56, Java Jive wrote:   
   > As per subject, as I now have on the same PC some OSs  -  Ubuntu24,   
   > Windows7/10  -  installed on an MBR disk and Windows 11 installed on a   
   > GPT/UEFI disk, I'd like if possible to find a way of booting any of   
   > them, and MBR/GPT USB sticks, without constantly having to change the   
   > BIOS settings on the PC.   
      
   Unless playing games, Decent secondhand ex-business laptops are so cheap   
   (< £100*), and so are their docking stations. Plus, Remmina works   
   decently enough for Windows Remote Desktop, which means you can mix OS   
   environments at will.   
      
   Dual booting is a bit of a faff?   
      
      
   * - HP EliteBook, 840 G5 8th Gen i7   
      
   --   
   Adrian C   
      
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