Full Disk Encryption for Linux Mint on Dual Boot Systems | Linux Mint Community🍵 | Page 1

meager tulip Jul 16, 2025, 7:40 PM

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I have installed Windows 11 on a standalone drive, now I want to install Linux Mint on another drive with full disk encryption. Is it possible? The Linux Mint installation says the full disk encryption is intended for single boot system only, and it will wipe out the entire drive.

buoyant sapphire Jul 16, 2025, 8:07 PM

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meager tulip I have installed Windows 11 on a standalone drive, now I want to install Linux M...

if you select the erase and install option, and select the 2nd drive, then it should work fine.

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it shouldn't touch windows drive. confirm in the dialog it doesn't want to delete it.

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you can disable it in (some) UEFI setup or unplug the drive

pastel mango Jul 16, 2025, 9:04 PM

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I'd recommend disconnecting the Windows drive. the linux installer tends to not like any existing Bitlocker mess

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you'll likely need to keep secure boot on the whole time, and register it properly post-mint-install

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