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Hard drive switch for independent boot (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by untorquer@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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I am building a new PC. I want to run Linux and windows on separate SATA 2.5/3.5 SSD hard drives. I need windows (Winn11 Pro) for work. Linux will run all personal computing needs.

I have a horrible history with dual booting Linux and windows (grub getting murdered).

I currently plan to shut down the PC, switch power to the drives, and start up on the other OS.

Can i use a switch which only toggles power to each drive while keeping data cables attached to accomplish this? Will this be possible with windows on one drive?

Is there a smarter solution?

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-Optimized-Controls-Provide-Longevity/dp/B00TZR3E70

Thanks!

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[–] Tyoda@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You could boot Linux off an external drive that you can uplug. If you're feeling barbaric...

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Oh absolutely not. I would lose that faster than my car keys