On Thu, 9 Feb 2017 20:11:55 -0500 "Lori ." <spamacc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello, I've been having some problematic issues with the install of > Debian > 8. I'm trying to do a so called "Dual-Boot" with my Windows 10 dell > laptop. I've partitioned my disk and shrunk it to 125gb of free > space. I have a FAT32 usb stick that holds 16gb on it. So when I > [big snip of what was done and its failure] To do what you want to do, particularly witn Windows 10 factory installed, is not as simple as putting in a Debian install disc or flash drive, and off you go. You need to research the procedure: Windows doesn't work or play well with others. Maybe, the following will get you started: https://www.lifewire.com/dual-boot-windows-8-1-debian-jessie-2202088 Yes, I know it's for W8.1 and not W10, but the basic install process is the same. Personally, I abandoned Dual-Boot years ago. I install Windows in VirtualBox under a Linux host. That way, I can run Linux and Windows simultaneously and switch back and forth between them as needed. B.