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Setting up Windows 11/Kali Linux Dual Boot

AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals [Un… March 27, 2026
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I created a bootable iso with Rufus using the Kali Installer Image. That went just fine. I created a 100 GB partition in Windows Disk Management. After booting to the USB Drive made with Rufus, I chose, "Graphical Install" and selected the Free Space I created, I then chose, "Automatically Partition the Free Space", then, I chose, "All files in one Partition" Then chose to write the changes to the partition. I then chose the default, "software selection" to include xfce (default) At that point I got an error and could not continue. The Screenshot taken then was /var/log/debian-installer_main_menu_item-failure1.png Which once I was back in Windows 11, I could not find. Now I'm seeing a second, 977 MB EFI System Partition and this must have been created during my failed install but I can do nothing with it. (see image)

Can someone offer a bit of guidance here? I'm happy to provide more info if needed.

PS; I checked in System Info prior to the install attempt and Secure Boot was...

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