You can install an additional operating system on this virtual computer, which you can then boot and run as if it were another system. It's conceptually a second computer that you control through a special application called a Hypervisor. Virtual machines are a method of running multiple OSes on your computer simultaneously.

Installing on a Shared Drive - Starting with Pop!_OS.

Installing on a Dedicated Drive (Recommended).

Make sure to follow the instructions for your specific situation: There are several ways to dual boot Pop!_OS and Windows. * For desktop computers you will want to confirm you have an 8th Gen Intel Core Processor or 2000 Ryzen AMD Processor, and that you have TPM enabled in the UEFI settings. Windows 10 is still supported by Microsoft until October of 2025. If your computer does not meet Windows 11 requirements, try Windows 10. Open Firmware systems do not support Secure Boot which is a requirement for Windows 11. Windows 11 Compatibility: Windows 11 is not supported on all systems. It's possible not all hardware will function as intended and, drivers may not be available for all components.

Installing Windows is undertaken at your own risk. Please refer to Microsoft's official troubleshooting documentation or other online resources. Any Windows-related support for System76 hardware not covered in this article is beyond the scope of support provided by System76.

The contents of this support article are the total extent of support and troubleshooting that System76 can provide for Windows. Please do not open a support ticket for anything other than clarification of the steps covered in this article. However, System76 does not guarantee the success or quality of experience when installing Windows and does not provide support or testing for any Windows version. System76 encourages users to take ownership of their machines and install whatever software or operating systems they prefer. This article is provided for informational purposes only. System76 is not a licensed reseller or installer of the Windows operating system.

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