Quick Answer: Which Should I Install First Ubuntu or Windows?

If Windows isn’t already installed, install it first. If you are able to partition the drive prior to installing Windows, leave space for Ubuntu during the initial partitioning process. Then you won’t have to resize your NTFS partition to make room for Ubuntu later, saving a bit of time.

What should I install first Linux or Windows?

Always install Linux after Windows

If you do want to dual-boot, the most important time-honored piece of advice is to install Linux on your system after Windows is already installed. So, if you have an empty hard drive, install Windows first, then Linux.

Should I install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10?

You’ll want to chose ‘Install alongside Windows 10’. … You should be given the option to select what drive to install to. If you have issues, let us know. When you select ‘Something else’, you will be required to do a lot more, so if you’re not familiar with Ubuntu installing (the advanced way) then don’t choose this.