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Can you use a Windows USB key on Linux?

Mots croisés Posted messages 3059 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
Mots croisés Posted messages 3059 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -

Hello

Windows 10 support (as you know) ends in October.

I have the desire to test Linux.

My question is in the subject.

Could I use my USB keys under Linux?

Thank you

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    brucine Posted messages 24901 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 177
     

    Hello,

    Linux uses native-specific formats but recognizes FAT32, ExFAT and NTFS, for a data USB key or external drive the question does not arise.

    Obviously a Windows system external hard drive or a USB key like that (it's quite rare) will not be recognized.

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    1. brucine Posted messages 24901 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 177
       

      And except, of course, if this data is in a proprietary format; assuming I’m using Microsoft Office on Windows, it will be necessary on the Linux side to install a third-party “software” to read that format.

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  2. MPMP10 Posted messages 47361 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 968
     

    Hello,

    With dual-boot there will be no problem using, or seeing, different peripherals.

    Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS in dual-boot with Windows 10 – Le Crabe Info

    cohabitation_ubuntu_windows [Wiki ubuntu-fr]

    Choosing a Linux distribution: determining your needs – Gaming Linux FR

     The Windows 10 support (as you know) ends in October.

     Install Windows 11 on an incompatible PC (without TPM or SecureBoot) - malekal.com

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  3. fabul Posted messages 42164 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 066
     

    Hi,

    Test with Ventoy beforehand, an Ubuntu ISO perhaps, or several ISOs on the USB stick.

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  4. Mots croisés Posted messages 3059 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   113
     

    Thank you for this information.

    I still need to educate myself about Linux to know whether I will not be too confused by this novelty (for me).

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