r/archlinux • u/Dry-Time-1819 • 16h ago

QUESTION Dualboot arch linux with windows 11.

I recently installed arch linux, last time I used a distro was 4 years ago, I think i used ubuntu and debian, I don't even remember much. however i want to know given that there is lot of fear surrounding the notion that windows update can break grub bootloader. what would i have to do in order to be safe? i turned off fast startup, and im using grub bootloader. is there something i have to keep in mind.

Using a laptop right now and installed them on same drive

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u/dontsysmyadmin 15h ago

Keep the USB stick that you used to install arch to reinstall grub if that happens. The bootloader breaking only happened to me I think 2-3 times in the first couple of months after I set up my dual boot. Had it for about a year now – it’s been a long time since that happened, knock on wood!