Quick Answer: How to Install Linux Alongside Windows 10?
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  • Step 1: Create a live USB or disk. Go to Linux Mint website and download ISO file.
  • Step 2: Make a new partition for Linux Mint.
  • Step 3: Boot in to live USB.
  • Step 4: Start the installation.
  • Step 5: Prepare the partition.
  • Step 6: Create root, swap and home.
  • Step 7: Follow the trivial instructions.

Can I dual boot Windows 10 and Linux?

Dual Boot Linux with Windows 10 – Windows Installed First. For many users, Windows 10 installed first will be the likely configuration. In fact, this is the ideal way to dual boot Windows and Linux. Select the option Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 then click Continue.

How do I install Linux next to Windows 10?

The steps required for dual booting Windows 10 and Ubuntu are as follows:

  1. Backup your Windows 10 operating system (optional but highly recommended)
  2. Create a Ubuntu USB drive.
  3. Enable booting from a USB drive.
  4. Shrink the Windows 10 partition to make space for Ubuntu.
  5. Boot into Ubuntu live environment and install Ubuntu.
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