Hey guys,

I use my laptop with a Windows 11 / Linux Mint dual-boot system.

Since I actually use Linux Mint 98% of the time, I wanted to ask if it is still necessary to do the system and security updates for Windows 11 as long as Windows is not needed?

  • NightGene@feddit.orgOP
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    6 months ago

    Thanks for the answer. I was unsure whether it could be dangerous to the PC itself if you ignore the updates for both operating systems.

    Yes, I’ve also read about problems with dual-boot systems after Windows updates, which is why I’ve refused to use Windows too often to make the updates worthwhile.

    • jutty@blendit.bsd.cafe
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      3 days ago

      The PC itself as in hardware? Hardly… Your data is at risk. So ignoring updates for both Mint and Windows will put you in a more vulnerable position from a security standpoint.