I'm wondering if, after installing Ubuntu, it would be possible to recover my OEM copy of Windows 11 if something goes wrong with Linux. I am considering installing Ubuntu Jammy Jellyfish on my HP laptop, but want to know if Windows is recoverable if Linux has a problem (which has happened numerous times on my other machine.) I have not gone through the Windows setup process yet. Neither OS is actually installed, and I am currently running Ubuntu off of a live USB. I want to install Ubuntu, but want to make sure that Windows is recoverable if something goes wrong.
- Microsoft Windows 11 is preinstalled.
- I have not done the installation process yet. (Setting up a Microsoft account, Choosing a password, etc.)
- There is no hologram sticker on the device or packaging.
- I am running Ubuntu GNU/Linux off of a live USB as I write this.