Dual Boot Is Easy...Until It Isnt: Failsafe Techniques to Keep Microsoft From Screwing It Up

Rob Braxman Tech • October 26, 2025

Rob Braxman Tech

About

Alt-Tech. The Internet Privacy Guy. Public interest hacker and technologist. I use my extensive knowledge of cybersecurity and tech to serve the public good. I care about privacy. I warn you of digital manipulation, disinformation, mass surveillance. I also discuss alternative communication modes especially with a prepper focus. I discuss HAM radio, SDR, QRP modes, Digital modes when running portable. I am a General Class licensed HAM radio operator. I'm a successful software architect and have built many enterprise systems. I also have an open-source social media app Brax.Me Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=1785 Locals! https://robbraxman.locals.com Contact me on https://brax.me/home/rob (Secure/Open Source) Whistleblowers ONLY: Session ID 05bb4fa0eb018aa603a433ed54d82a9a76bf2011e403c3561b251b25de7ec28c4d https://bytzvpn.com VPN with Cloud-Based TOR Routing https://whatthezuck.net

Dual Boot Is Easy...Until It Isnt: Failsafe Techniques to Keep Microsoft From Screwing It Up

Rob Braxman Tech

About

Latest Posts

Password Complexity is a Lie – Here’s What Actually Keeps You Safe

Windows 11 Bitlocker isnt there to Protect YOU

Your Windows 11 Computer’s Hidden Spy: The Dark Truth About TPM Chips

Linux Will Work For You. Time to Dump Windows 10. And Don't Bother with Windows 11

You May Also Like

Secure Dual Boot Setup: Must-Have Essentials

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Laptop 2024 14” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 12-core, Intel Graphics, 32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Backlit KB, FP, Wi-Fi 6E, 5.0MP + IR Camera, Windows 10 Pro

Lenovo 2024 ThinkPad Laptop 14&quot; WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-Core Intel Graphics 32GB DDR5 512GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E Windows 10 Pro Backlit KB 5.0MP + IR Camera Touchscreen FP Thunderbolt 4

Industrial Mini PC, KINUPUTE Fanless Desktop Computer Core i7-5500U 2.4-3.0GHz, Windows 10 Pro, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 2xNICs, 6xCOM RS232, 4xUSB 3.0, HDMI/VGA Ports, Full Metal Case

Lenovo Thinkpad E16 Gen 1 16&quot; WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core i7-1355U (10 Core) Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro - Black (21JN003XUS)

Zennova [2 Pack] 12V Dual USB Quick Charger 3.0 Port Waterproof Power Outlet With Power Switch for Car, Golf Cart, Boat, Marine, Bus, Truck, RV, Motorcycle

SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA SSD 500GB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E500B/AM [Canada Version]

SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 4TB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E4T0B/AM [Canada Version]

Samsung 990 EVO Plus - 4TB PCIe Gen4. X4, Gen5. X2 NVMe 2.0 - M.2 Internal SSD, Speed Up to 7,250 MBs, Upgrade Storage for PC-Laptops, HMB Technology and Intelligent Turbowrite (MZ-V9S4T0B/AM)

SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB microSDXC 160MB/s Full HD &amp; 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME128SA/AM) [Canada Version]

Tablet, 10.36 inch Android 14 Tablet with Octa-core Processor 16GB RAM 128GB ROM 1TB Expansion, HD IPS Touchscreen, WiFi 6, BT 5.3, Dual Camera, Tablets 2025

KAMRUI AK1PLUS Mini PC W-11 Pro, 12th Gen N95 Processor (up to 3.4GHz), Mini Desktop Computers with 16GB RAM 512GB M.2 2.5&quot; SSD, Mini Computer Support Dual 4K UHD for Home Business Office

Acer Swift X 14&quot; FHD Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

HP 17.3&quot; FHD Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Numeric Keyboard, 720p HD Webcam, WiFi, Windows 11 Pro, Silver, 32GB Hotface USB Card

Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip 14” WUXGA Touch Display, Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi 6E, Windows 11 Home, TP3402VA-AS31-CA

Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop - Intel Core i7-14700 Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, Windows 11 Pro, Onsite &amp; Migrate Service - Mist Blue

Dell Inspiron 7640 Laptop - 16.0-inch 16:10 2.5K (2560x1600) Display, Intel Core Ultra 7-155H Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Onsite Service &amp; Migrate - Ice Blue EPEAT

Dell G16 Gaming Laptop 7630-16-inch QHD+ 240Hz 3ms Display, Intel Core i9-13900HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home, Onsite Service - Metallic Nightshade

Lg gram 16-inch +View Portable Monitor with USB Type-C, DCI-P3 99% (Typ.), Auto Rotate, Two-Way Supported Folio Cover

LG 55-Inch C4 OLED evo 4K Smart TV - α9 AI Processor 4K, Alexa Built-in, 144Hz Refresh Rate, HDMI 2.1, G-Sync, FreeSync, VRR, WebOS 24, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos (OLED55C4PUA, 2024)

StanbyME LG 27-Inch Class Smart Portable Touch Screen Monitor 27ART10AKPL. Built-in 3 Hour Battery, Full Swivel Rotation, Rollable. LG Stanbyme, Standbyme, Stand by me.

LG 24U411A-B 23.8&quot; FHD (1920x1080) IPS Display Computer Monitor, 120Hz Refresh Rate, sRGB 99% (Typ.), USB-C, Reader Mode &amp; Flicker Safe, Dynamic Action Sync, Black Stabilizer, Slim Stand Base, Black

TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter (UE306) - Foldable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet LAN Laptop Network Adapter, Supports Nintendo Switch, Windows, Linux, Apple MacBook OS 10.11- OS 12, Surface

Memory Card Reader, BENFEI 4in1 USB 3.0 and USB-C to SD Micro SD MS CF Card Reader Adapter, 4 Cards Simultaneously Read and Write, Compatible with iPhone 15 Series, MacBook Pro/Air 2023, and More

UGREEN USB to USB C Adapter &amp; USB C to USB Adapter Combo 4-Pack, 10Gbps Type-C Converter, Car Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Mac mini, iPhone 17/16, Galaxy, PC/Laptop, Hard Drive Enclosure

Syntech Link Cable Compatible with Meta/Oculus Quest 3S/Quest 3/Quest2/Pro/Pico 4/Ultra and PC/SteamVR, 16FT Upgraded Type C Cable with USB 3.0 Adapter, High Speed Data Transfer Cord for VR Headset

tomtoc 360 Protective Laptop Sleeve for 15.6 Inch Acer Aspire 1/3/5 15 Slim Laptop, 15.6-16 Inch ASUS Strix G16/G15, HP Pavilion 15, Lenovo Ideapad 3 Laptop, 15.6 Inch Dell Samsung Notebook Ultrabook

acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-31C1-CA, 15.6&quot; FHD, Intel Core i3-N305 Processor, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Windows 11

acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH, 15.6&quot; FHD 1920x1080 Laptop, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 128G SSD, Windows 11 in S Mode

TLBTEK Keyboard Replacement Compatible with Acer Aspire A515-53 A515-53G A515-53K and Travelmate P2 P215-52 P215-53 TMP215-51 TMP215-52 P215-41 TMP215-41 P50-52 Series Laptop

Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5&quot;/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS200T3B0A

Battery Cover for Xbox Series S, Cheap Replacement Back Shell Door Lid Repair Part to Microsoft Xbox Series X Controller, Black Batteries Port Cap Outside Case for New Xbox Core Wireless Remote,4 Pack

Loading...

Lenovo 2024 ThinkPad Laptop 14" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-Core Intel Graphics 32GB DDR5 512GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E Windows 10 Pro Backlit KB 5.0MP + IR Camera Touchscreen FP Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo Thinkpad E16 Gen 1 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core i7-1355U (10 Core) Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro - Black (21JN003XUS)

SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB microSDXC 160MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME128SA/AM) [Canada Version]

KAMRUI AK1PLUS Mini PC W-11 Pro, 12th Gen N95 Processor (up to 3.4GHz), Mini Desktop Computers with 16GB RAM 512GB M.2 2.5" SSD, Mini Computer Support Dual 4K UHD for Home Business Office

Acer Swift X 14" FHD Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

HP 17.3" FHD Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Numeric Keyboard, 720p HD Webcam, WiFi, Windows 11 Pro, Silver, 32GB Hotface USB Card

Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop - Intel Core i7-14700 Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, Windows 11 Pro, Onsite & Migrate Service - Mist Blue

Dell Inspiron 7640 Laptop - 16.0-inch 16:10 2.5K (2560x1600) Display, Intel Core Ultra 7-155H Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Onsite Service & Migrate - Ice Blue EPEAT

LG 24U411A-B 23.8" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Display Computer Monitor, 120Hz Refresh Rate, sRGB 99% (Typ.), USB-C, Reader Mode & Flicker Safe, Dynamic Action Sync, Black Stabilizer, Slim Stand Base, Black

UGREEN USB to USB C Adapter & USB C to USB Adapter Combo 4-Pack, 10Gbps Type-C Converter, Car Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Mac mini, iPhone 17/16, Galaxy, PC/Laptop, Hard Drive Enclosure

acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-31P-31C1-CA, 15.6" FHD, Intel Core i3-N305 Processor, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Windows 11

acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH, 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 Laptop, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 128G SSD, Windows 11 in S Mode

Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS200T3B0A