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When you accidental format the wrong /dev/sdX (en.meming.world)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This happened when I tried to install Mint for a dual boot on my PC with two drives. It wasn't fun.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

This is why I always unplug the other drive before I install Linux, because the one time I didn't I couldn't boot the other OS anymore.

I didn't format the wrong drive, but the Linux installer automatically detected the existing EFI partition and just overwrote it. Luckily, that was the only issue and I was able to recreate the EFI partition, and it taught me a lesson that I will never forget.