I've been using this method to install several different Linux systems on a second SSD. My primary Windows drive is an M.2 drive. I like the way Linux will keep its "grubby" hands off of my windows MBR with this technique. I noted that on several occasions, I forgot to reset the Esp and Boot flags on my M.2 drive after installing Linux. However. . . it didn't seem to make any difference. Windows booted up normally without issue. Anyone have ideas if the resetting of the flags is always necessary?
Resetting the primary disk flags
I've been using this method to install several different Linux systems on a second SSD. My primary Windows drive is an M.2 drive. I like the way Linux will keep its "grubby" hands off of my windows MBR with this technique. I noted that on several occasions, I forgot to reset the Esp and Boot flags on my M.2 drive after installing Linux. However. . . it didn't seem to make any difference. Windows booted up normally without issue. Anyone have ideas if the resetting of the flags is always necessary?