Got an old laptop from a friend I’d like to rejuvenate, the plan is to set up a light distro so it wouldn’t be as slow as it is right now with windows 10.

Now, I’m aware windows updates can fuck up a dual boot system, so i have a few questions about how to minimize the threat of that happening.

What i think of doing is running a few scans to check the disk, then setting up Linux Mint, because it is beginner friendly, and (relatively) light weight.

What I’d need help with is trusted guides and also tips for setting up dual booting, I’m sure I’ll need to do disk partitioning and I’ve done that before but I’d still want to make sure I’m doing it correctly.

Any help would be welcome.

  • BlackRoseAmongThorns@slrpnk.netOP
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    17 days ago

    I’d really like to not open up the device and mess with it, kinda need it for use soon, so i cant afford the time.

    Also, i agree, but just disabling the ability to boot through windows should be enough for now, by the time I’d need more control, i can safely say the old files aren’t needed, and can ditch the windows partition.