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I'm considering switching to linux but I'm not a computer savvy person, so I wanted to have the option to switch back to windows if unforeseen complications (I only have 1 pc). Is it just a download on usb and install? And what ways can I get the product key or "cleaner" debloated versions.

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[–] InternetCitizen2 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If you feel comfortable swapping out the drives on your computer that would be the easiest way. You can buy a cheap ssd to install linux on it. If you really hate it you can just switch back to the windows drive. This also helps you avoid dual booting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

And if you don't, you could just boot a live USB of Linux and some installers are capable of repartitioning your drive for dual boot.

But there's always a small amount of risk to this, but I've never had an issue in my 25 years of doing it.