Posts by Mydriaze

I agree, I've seen it was a bit old... But didn't find a more recent tutorial about dual-booting. Right now i'm moved to Windows 10 dual boot with UEFI

Thanks again for taking time to help me. I will follow your advice tomorrow and try the triple boot.

Steam OS is based on a Debian 8, so i guess it will work!

Thanks for your reply. I won't install a full Linux distribution cause I will never use it (for now, but if it's the only solution, I will, of course).

So, bascially:

1.I install Windows 10 in legacy mode, not UEFI (and UEFI disabled in my BIOS, and Secure boot too). It will be NTFS.

2.I launch GParted Live from an USB stick, then Reduce my Windows 10 partition to the size I want.

3.I convert the remaining space into EXT4 only (and only 1 partition)

4.I install LibreElec on the EXT4 partition.

5. I light some candles and do some voodoo prayers

6.I reboot, and...

...and what will happen normally?

I will try tomorow following the step I wrote. If it's not working, I will probably do what you advice to me: use Kodibuntu for example, as a dedicated linux OS.

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You need:

- Empty hard drive, or be prepared to wipe your drive.

- USB stick with LibreELEC installation files

- A bootable GParted Live USB stick or your favorite partition manager

- Windows 10 installation media

- A copy of EasyBCD (free for private use)

Then:

- Install LibreELEC from the USB stick (This will wipe your drive!!)

- Restart the computer and boot the GParted device

- You will see 2 ext4 partitions: LibreELEC boot (~512MB) and the LibreELEC storage (the rest of your drive's capacity)

- Reduce the size of the storage partition to your prefered value (average 4-8 GB)

- Create a NTFS partition for Windows (and preferably a 2nd NTFS partition for your Windows data)

- Shut down the computer and remove the Gparted bootable media

- Restart the computer with the Windows installation media and install Windows. Restart the computer.

- Windows will now boot. Don't worry that there is no sign of LibreELEC at this point.

- Install EasyBCD and start the program. Create a new boot entry. Select the Linux tab and Syslinux as bootloader. Your LibreELEC boot path will be displayed. Adjust all settings (names, default boot, timeout etc.) and save everything.

- Restart your computer. Et voilá, the boot menu will be displayed and you can select between Windows 10 and LibreELEC.

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EasyBCD is not working with UEFI. So, can I follow this tutorial but with legacy installation instead of UEFI?

I don't want to bother anyone, but honestly i'm lost. I've tried several way to create a dual boot. First, I've installed Win 10. Then, used Gparted live usb stick to create partition, then, install LibreElec... and my boot disappear. No more Windows.

Is there a easier way to proceed? Is there any update on this? My ultmate goal is to use my Intel Nuc with Windows 10, LibreElec, then Steam OS.

Thanks for your help.

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am unable to Copy LibreElec to target file-system when using this code:

cp /media/ubuntu/LIBREELEC/KERNEL /mnt/sda6/

I got:

cp: cannot stat '/media/ubuntu/LIBREELEC/KERNEL no such file or directory

Any update on the way to dual boot? I mean, a more simple way... I struggle a lot right now...

Hello OP, did you find a proper solution? I'm struggling too! Impossible right now to have dual boot Windows 10 and LibrELec.

I have an Intel nuc too. I installed firt LE, then resize the partition using Gparted Live USB, then convert the new partition in NTFS. But it won't work.

I was using till now EasyBCD. Just discover ReFind a few minutes ago, but don't know if it's working or not. I really have the feeling I need to have a PHD in linux system in order to get everything working!

Thanks. But it's really a keyboard issue (Corsair K70 LUX). Flawless with others keyboards.

I have a Logitech K830 wireless keyboard, but it doesn't work with the USB dongle or with a USB cable plugged in. The only keyboard I have which is working is my Corsait mechanical keyboard with 2 USB.

blueribb: which keyboard do you have?

Everyone is D.E.A.D. Or Worse: once Jocke.Sve and Klojum reply to my thread, they were abducted by Aliens! Guys, are you there?

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Also:

How did You create the (hopefully correct??) boot media?

Installation of LibreELEC [LibreELEC.wiki]

I install it with LibreELEC.USB-SD.Creator.Win32 program.
Once again, my keyboard is working cause I can into my BIOS without any issue, then I boot on my USB key, and I get stuck: arrows are not working. Don't ask me why but with the same exact hardware, I was able to install it previously. I've tried to dual boot LibreELEC and Windows 10 but had an issue with the EFI behaviour, and was not able to access LibreELEC, so that's why I choose to inbstall LibreELEC only (for the moment).

I appreciate the fact you try to help me guys.

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What exact device are you trying to install LibreELEC on to? A full-blown PC, some odd Android box, a coffee machine..?

What size is the USB key?

Sorry, I didn't said anything about my device. It's a Intel Nuc, model type NUC5i3RYK.
USB key was Sandisk 16 go and another one with (lol) Milhouse Van Houten look-a-like, 8 go.

Hello everyone,

When I boot on my USB drive, install menu appears but I can’t select anything: it’s like the install menu was freezing. So I’m not able to install anything.

My keyboard is ok cause I’m able to select the right drive to boot. Tested with various USB keys, same result.

Any idea?

Thanks for your advice. I did exactly the same than you... and it works. I went out for shopping, when I was back, it was working. Don't know why. Perhaps it's an issue...?

Hello everyone,

I bought my father a Raspberry Pi 3 in order to install LibreElec on it.
Everything went flawless, excepting the network (Wifi) connection: I enter my password (and yes, i double checked it was the right one), but once I press "ok" i have the following error message: "Network Error - Invalid arguments".

The password for my wifi is like that "abcd12-efgh34-ijkl56". No complex symbols, nothing weird.
The password is working with my phone right now, so I guess it's not related to the wifi passsword.

So, i'm stuck! Any help will be great!