Can I Install Windows After Installing Ubuntu?
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You can go either way. That means, either you can install Ubuntu first or you may install Windows first. But what goes wrong when we install Ubuntu first and then Windows? The answer is that Windows Boot Loader overwrites the Linux boot loader.

Is it possible to install Windows after Ubuntu?

It’s easy to install dual OS, but if you install Windows after Ubuntu, Grub will be affected. Grub is a boot-loader for Linux base systems. You can follow the above steps or you can do just the following: Make space for your Windows from Ubuntu.

How do I install Windows 10 after installing Ubuntu?

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  1. Create a bootable media and boot the PC using the media.
  2. On the Install Windows screen, select Next > Repair your computer.
  3. On the System Recovery Options screen, select Troubleshoot> Advanced options > Command Prompt.
  4. Now type in the commands and hit enter: BOOTREC /FIXMBR. BOOTREC /FIXBOOT. …
  5. Restart the PC.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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