I’m considering switching to linux but I’m not a computer savvy person, so I wanted to have the option to switch back to windows if unforeseen complications (I only have 1 pc). Is it just a download on usb and install? And what ways can I get the product key or “cleaner” debloated versions.

  • baseless_discourse@mander.xyz
    4·
    5 months ago

    recently I have encountered a problem with this, it is indeed not so straightforward to create a bootable windows 10 USB instillation media under linux.

    The media created by fedora media writer is not bootable and the media created by ventoy lacks drivers. I was then able to create a media quite easily with the last windows machine in my household. I don’t know if it is a temporary bug or fundamental incompatibility.

    So I would suggest you to keep a windows installation media at hand in case you need to switch back, or make sure at least one of your friend has a windows machine you can borrow.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      This has not been my experience. With does ISOs work fine with Ventroy and can be written to the disk with dd or gnome writer.

      • baseless_discourse@mander.xyz
        1·
        5 months ago

        Hum, on retrospect, my ISO might be just corrupted. I have never tried to redownload it.

        I never know gnome has a image writer tool, and would you please let me know what “dd” stands for?

        • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
          2·
          5 months ago

          1. Open up gnome disks

          2. Find the drive (the usb drive not your boot drive)

          3. Click restore image

          4. Select the ISO

          5. Click next and start

          Wait for the grass to grow. Once it is done either eject it or run the sync command.

          You also can use the dd is a command line utility. Keep in mind it doesn’t have any safety protections and can blow though important data in the blink of an eye