In this video we are going to setup a dual boot of Windows 11 and Bazzite (on the same disk). You'd want Windows 11 for any games that do not work at all in Linux. This setup will allow you to have the best of both worlds.

Note: that not all pc manufacterers use ESC to enter the BIOS screen. Also note that I am using Virtualbox so I can easily show the full boot process

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Installation checklist
01:59 Getting the right Bazzite ISO
02:58 Ventoy, Rufus or Etcher
03:35 Using Ventoy for booting multiple ISO images on a USB flash
05:19 Shrinking space in Windows 11 for another operating system
06:13 Temporarily disabling Secure Boot
07:20 Booting Ventoy and starting the Bazzite install
08:17 Bazzite installation
10:47 Add the Bazzite Secure boot passphrase in MOK management
11:48 Wait for Bazzite setup before boot
12:02 Bazzite setup wizard
12:43 Enabling Secure boot again (optional)
13:19 Check that Secure boot is enabled in the terminal
13:34 Conclusion

Giandomenico Di Salvatore

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Learn how to dual-boot Windows 11 and Bazzite by following step-by-step instructions. The post covers downloading the Bazzite ISO, creating a bootable USB device, making space for Bazzite installation, and enabling secure boot. It also provides information on system requirements and the difference between KDE and Gnome environment.

Dual-booting Windows 11 & Bazzite with Secure boot enabled