How to Install Ubuntu Alongside Windows 7?
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The steps for booting Ubuntu alongside Windows 7 are as follows:

  • Take a backup of your system.
  • Create space on your hard drive by Shrinking Windows.
  • Create a bootable Linux USB drive / Create a bootable Linux DVD.
  • Boot into a live version of Ubuntu.
  • Run the installer.
  • Choose your language.

Can I install Ubuntu and Windows in same drive?

Yes, you can install Ubuntu on the same hard drive as windows. You do not need to format your PC and create a separate partition. Using the downloaded Ubuntu.iso you can create a bootable installation CD using these instructions or a bootable installation USB using Unetbootin.

Can I have Ubuntu and Windows 10 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.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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