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This tag covers the coexistence of Linux and Windows on the same machine, with a focus on dual-boot configurations. The content discusses a specific issue where Windows 11 updates, particularly the August 2024 Patch Tuesday update (KB5041585), broke dual-boot setups with Linux due to changes in Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT). A fix was later released in the May 2025 update (KB5058405). The tag is relevant for users who run both operating systems and need to troubleshoot compatibility problems caused by Windows updates.
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    How Microsoft Fixed the Windows 11 Dual-Boot Issue with Linux: Complete Guide

    For much of the past year, Windows 11 users with a passion for both Microsoft and open-source software faced a major headache: dual-boot configurations with popular Linux distributions became unreliable, causing frustration and unexpected downtime for home enthusiasts and IT professionals alike...
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    • boot issues bootloader dual boot feedback firmware kb5058405 linux compatibility linux support linux windows coexistence open source patch sbat secure boot secure boot troubleshooting security system repair uefi windows 11 windows update
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