In this article, we will discuss solutions for Windows 11 users who are facing issues while launching the system on Ubuntu 24.04 or when the NTFS partition of Windows 11 is mounted on Ubuntu using NTFS-3G.
Understanding the Problem
Users may encounter problems launching the Windows 11 system on Ubuntu 24.04 or when the NTFS partition of Windows 11 is mounted on Ubuntu. This issue is usually due to compatibility problems between the Windows 11 system and the Linux kernel.
Solutions
Using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
The easiest way to run Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 side by side is by using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). Here's how to set it up:
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Install WSL:
wsl --install -
Enable the WSL distribution:
wsl --set-default-version 2 -
Install Ubuntu 24.04:
microsoft/wsl-ubuntu -
Start Ubuntu 24.04:
wsl -d Ubuntu
Using VirtualBox
If you prefer a more isolated environment, you can use VirtualBox to run Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 separately:
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Install VirtualBox:
sudo apt-get install virtualbox -
Create a new virtual machine for Windows 11:
- Select the type: Microsoft Windows
- Select the version: Windows 11
- Allocate resources according to your system's capabilities
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Install the Guest Additions in Windows 11 to improve the performance and seamless integration with Ubuntu.
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Install Ubuntu 24.04 in a separate virtual machine.
Mounting NTFS Partition with Chntpw
If you need to access the Windows 11 files from Ubuntu, you can mount the NTFS partition using CHNTPW:
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Install CHNTPW:
sudo apt-get install chntpw -
Mount the NTFS partition:
sudo mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/sdXY /mnt
Replace /dev/sdXY with your NTFS partition's device path.
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Open the NTFS partition with CHNTPW:
chntpw /mnt -
Make necessary changes and save the partition.