# Omarchy OS: Can I install Omarchy alongside another operating system?

Yes. The Omarchy installer offers a free-space option for installing into unallocated space beside another operating system.

2026-07-03
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Prepare the free space and back up both systems before changing partitions. If the other system is Windows, follow Omarchy’s [dual-boot instructions](https://omarchy.org/manual/dual-boot-install/), including its BitLocker guidance, before starting the installer.

Source: [Omarchy manual](https://omarchy.org/manual/dual-boot-install/).

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