Quick Answer: How to Install Ubuntu Dual Boot?
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Follow the steps below to install Ubuntu in dual boot with Windows:

  • Step 1: Create a live USB or disk. Download and create a live USB or DVD.
  • Step 2: Boot in to live USB.
  • Step 3: Start the installation.
  • Step 4: Prepare the partition.
  • Step 5: Create root, swap and home.
  • Step 6: Follow the trivial instructions.

How do I install Ubuntu on Windows 10?

How to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 [dual-boot]

  1. Download Ubuntu ISO image file.
  2. Create a bootable USB drive to write Ubuntu image file to USB.
  3. Shrink the Windows 10 partition to create space for Ubuntu.
  4. Run the Ubuntu live environment and install it.

Can I install Ubuntu and keep windows?

Option 2: Install Ubuntu inside Windows. This is the most convenient way to install a configurable version of Ubuntu and keep Windows. But it doesn’t work with Windows 8, or with computers that have UEFI firmware. When the installation is done, booting will give you a boot menu with both operating systems.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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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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