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Can you install a used hard drive from another computer?
Moving your old computer’s hard drive You can almost certainly remove the hard drive from an older machine and attach it to a newer machine. You may be able to install it internally if the interfaces are compatible. Consider instead placing it into an external enclosure to make it a USB drive.
Can Linux be installed on different types of hardware?
Most Linux users install the OS on a computer. Linux has wide compatibility, with drivers provided for all types of hardware. This means it can run on almost any PC, whether a desktop computer or a laptop. You can also install Linux on a USB stick and run it from there.
Can I plug my old SSD on new computer?
You can connect old SSD to your new motherboard. You need to install a fresh windows though in order for your windows to work on the new system with facing any issues. You don’t even need to format the whole drive. Just reinstall the windows on the old SSD once you have connected it to the new motherboard.
How can I install Ubuntu on two hard drives?
To get to the custom installation page, select the “something else” box, then click continue. This next step will point you to the Installation type option. It will show any and all disks that can install Ubuntu. If two hard drives are available, they will show up here.
What kind of hard drive do I need for Linux?
Many computers these days come with two hard drives, one SSD for fast boot speeds, and one that can be used for storage. My Dell G5 gaming laptop is a great example with a 128GB NAND SSD and a 1TB SSD. When building out a Linux installation I have a few options.
Why is Ubuntu not booting on second hard drive?
The problem is that grub (Linux bootloader that usually would provide the menu at boot where you can chose which OS you want to start) is installed on the second HD where Ubuntu is and if you boot to grub (that is, use the HD where Ubuntu is as the first boot drive) and chose Windows then it won’t start.
Can you install Ubuntu on a Windows HD?
Of course it doesn’t hurt to unplug Windows HD before you install Ubuntu just to make sure nothing funny happens during the installation. Keep in mind that Ubuntu will not list your drives as C: D: etc. but will refer to them as /dev/sda, /dev/sdb, etc.