# How to Set Up Dual Boot for Omarchy + Windows **URL:** \ **Category:** Content Creators\ **Tags:** onchain-ai-garage, linux\ **Created:** [24 September 2026 00:00 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/how-to-set-up-dual-boot-for-omarchy-windows/24258 "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/user_avatar/www.artofsm.art/artesia/32/36_2.png) [@artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/u/artesia)\ **Post date:** [24 September 2026 00:00 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/how-to-set-up-dual-boot-for-omarchy-windows/24258/1 "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z")
[![](https://www.artofsm.art/uploads/default/original/3X/5/b/5bb1b56457d28f216385d9b6330da632791a3de8.jpeg "How to Set Up Dual Boot for Omarchy + Windows") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_zdWSZ-yBI) The video guides viewers through setting up a dual boot system with Omarchy and Windows, covering essential steps like backing up files, disabling Windows security features, partitioning the hard drive, creating a bootable USB, and installing Omarchy alongside Windows without data loss. The creator highlights the ease of the process, shares tips for configuring the boot menu, and encourages viewers to ask questions while noting that some steps may vary by device. ---
**Author:** ![artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/user_avatar/www.artofsm.art/artesia/32/36_2.png) [@artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/u/artesia)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2026 06:51 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/how-to-set-up-dual-boot-for-omarchy-windows/24258/3 "2026-09-26T06:51:51Z")
The video begins with the creator sharing their experience of previously installing Omarchy on an old Dell laptop by wiping Windows entirely. Now, with a newer and more powerful laptop that still runs Windows, they want to set up a dual boot system to run both Windows and Omarchy without losing existing files or software projects. The goal is to guide viewers step-by-step through the process of creating a dual boot setup, allowing users to try Omarchy while retaining their current Windows environment. Before starting the installation, the creator emphasizes the importance of backing up important Windows files to an external drive. They also explain the need to disable certain Windows security features such as BitLocker encryption and Secure Boot, which can interfere with installing another operating system. The video demonstrates how to access advanced startup options in Windows to disable Secure Boot through the UEFI firmware settings, using a Lenovo Legion laptop as an example. Next, the video covers preparing the hard drive for Omarchy by shrinking the Windows partition to create unallocated space for the new OS. The creator recommends allocating around 200 GB for Omarchy, which is sufficient for Linux applications and projects while leaving enough space for Windows to function normally. After partitioning, the Omarchy ISO file is downloaded, and a tool called Balena Etcher is used to flash the ISO onto a USB drive, making it bootable for installation. The installation process involves booting from the USB drive and selecting the free space partition created earlier to install Omarchy. The creator stresses the importance of choosing the “free space install” option to avoid wiping the entire disk and losing Windows. After installation, a terminal command using “lime scan” is run to add the Windows boot manager to the system’s startup options, enabling the dual boot menu to appear on reboot. This menu allows users to choose between booting into Omarchy or Windows. In conclusion, the creator reflects on how straightforward the dual boot setup was, with most of the time spent configuring Windows settings. They now have both Omarchy and Windows available on their new laptop and anticipate using Omarchy more due to the laptop’s superior specs. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to ask questions, acknowledging that specific steps may vary depending on the laptop manufacturer and Windows version, but the overall process remains consistent.