Installing multiple operating systems (operating systems) on the computer can provide many benefits. This wikiHow teaches you how to install the latest versions of Windows and Ubuntu on a Windows 10 computer. Make sure you have an 8GB blank USB drive (USB drive).
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Part 1 of 4: Preparing the Computer
Step 1. Back up your data first if you want
If you have important files that you don't want to delete, copy them to an external storage device, such as an external hard disk.
Step 2. Turn off Fast Boot
- Open Control Panel by pressing "Windows" + "X" keys (for Windows 8 and Windows 10).
- Select Power Options.
- Click the "Additional power settings" link on the right side of the window and then select the "Choose what the power button does" link on the left side of the window.
- Click the "Change settings that are currently unavailable" link.
- Make sure the "Turn on fast startup (Recommended)" box at the bottom of the window is unchecked.
Step 3. Turn off Secure Boot
- Press "Windows" + "I" keys to open the Windows Settings window.
- Click the "Update & Security" option. After that, click the Recovery option which is on the left side of the window and click the Restart now button in the Advanced startup section.
- After the computer restarts, the "Choose an option" screen will appear. Select "Troubleshoot" and select "Advanced options".
- In the Advanced options menu, select "UEFI Firmware settings". After that, click the "Restart" button to restart the computer with UEFI settings.
- Now the computer has started the UEFI settings menu. You can find the option to disable Secure Boot in Windows 10. Use the arrow keys to locate the Secure Boot option and press the Enter key to select it. Use the "+" or "–" keys to change the value.
Part 2 of 4: Copying Ubuntu to a USB Flash Drive
Step 1. Download the Ubuntu ISO file
You have to download the latest version of Ubuntu from its official website.
- Go to
- Download the latest version of Ubuntu.
Step 2. Download Rufus
Rufus is a free program used to copy Ubuntu ISO files on a USB flash drive.
- Run your browser and go to
- Download and install the latest version of Rufus.
Step 3. Copy the Ubuntu ISO file to a USB flash drive
- Open Rufus and select USB flash drive in the " Device " drop-down menu.
- Click the "Select" button next to the "Boot selection" drop-down menu. After that, a file browser window will appear on the screen. Locate the Ubuntu ISO file and click the " Open " button to select it. Click the " Ready " button at the bottom of the Rufus window to start the copying process.
- Click the "Yes" button if Rufus prompts you to download the Syslinux software.
- Click "OK" button to copy file with ISO Image mode.
- Make sure the USB flash drive is selected and then click the " OK " button to continue.
Step 4. If the Ubuntu ISO file has been copied, restart the computer and start using Ubuntu, or install Ubuntu if you prefer
Part 3 of 4: Creating Partitions
Step 1. Insert the USB flash disk containing Ubuntu into the computer
After that, set the computer to boot from the USB flash disk. Select the "Try Ubuntu" option on the "Welcome" menu. Selecting that option will start Ubuntu from a USB flash drive. However, you will have Ubuntu installed on your computer if you want to dual boot.
Step 2. Press the Windows key on the keyboard (keaybord) and look for a program called gParted
After that, click on the gParted icon to run it.
Step 3. Select the Windows partition
The Windows partition is probably the largest on the hard disk. Click the right-facing orange arrow icon. Reduce the partition size to at least 25 GB so that the partition still has enough free space.
Part 4 of 4: Installing Ubuntu
Step 1. Click "Install Ubuntu 16.04 LTS" on the desktop
This will start the Ubuntu installation process.
Step 2. Check the boxes that appear on the screen if you wish
These boxes are optional and will not interfere with the Ubuntu installation process.
Step 3. Select the “Something else” option and click the “Continue” button
Step 4. Click the "+" icon
Clicking on it will open a new window on the screen. You can add partitions in that window.
Step 5. Create a root partition
Reduce the size of this partition so that you have enough free space to swap partitions. Select "Ext4 journaling file system" for the "Use as" column and select the "/" option for the "Mount point" column.
Step 6. Create a Swap Partition
You must select a size of at least 4 GB (4096 MB) for this partition. Change the "Use as" column to "Swap Partition" and click the "OK" button. Click the Install Now button to continue.
Step 7. Select your location and click on the Continue button
Step 8. Select a keyboard layout and click the Continue button
Step 9. Enter the username and password, and click the Continue button
Step 10. Wait until the Ubuntu installation process is complete
Step 11. Restart the computer when the Ubuntu installation process is complete
Tips
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If you're having trouble, use GRUB2 to fix it:
- Open Terminal and the following two commands: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair && sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair
- If successful, a boot repair window will appear on the screen.
- Click Recommended repair and follow the steps.
