How Do I Use Ubuntu and Windows Together?
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Can you use Ubuntu and Windows on the same computer?

Ubuntu (Linux) is an operating system – Windows is another operating system… they both do the same type of work on your computer, so you can’t really run both a once. However, it’s possible to set-up your computer to run “dual-boot”. … At boot-time, you can choose between running Ubuntu or Windows.

How do I use Windows 10 and Ubuntu together?

Let’s see the steps of installing Ubuntu along side Windows 10.

  1. Step 1: Make a backup [optional] …
  2. Step 2: Create a live USB/disk of Ubuntu. …
  3. Step 3: Make a partition where Ubuntu will be installed. …
  4. Step 4: Disable fast startup in Windows [optional] …
  5. Step 5: Disable secureboot in Windows 10 and 8.1.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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