There are many benefits to having multiple operating systems on your computer.Windows is the most popular operating system.A Linux-based operating system that runs open-sourced software has added security.The most current versions of Windows and Ubuntu can be installed on a computer that already has Windows 10 installed.
Step 1: Use a web browser to navigate to the website.
The latest version of Ubuntu can be downloaded here.
Step 2: You can download the version you want.
You can either download version 19.10 which has security and updates until July 2020 or version 18.03.It may take a while for the download to finish.
Step 3: You can download Rufus.
You will need to install Ubuntu with the help ofRufus, a free program.You can use the following steps to download.The newest version of theRufus can be downloaded through your internet browser.You can download the "Rufus.exe" file from your downloads folder.
Step 4: Attach a drive to a computer.
You can put a blank drive into the free port on your PC.
Step 5: Open him.
There is an icon that looks like a drive.Click the icon in the start menu to open it.
Step 6: Select the drive you want to use.
You can use the drop-down menu to select your drive.
Step 7: You can choose the ISO image.
You can use the following steps to select your ISO image file.Click on the drop-down menu labeled "boot selection" to download the ISO file.Click.
Step 8: Click start.
This is the beginning of the writing process.If you want to try out Ubuntu before installing it, you can boot from the flash drive and try it.If you get an alert that says "HybridISO image detected", you should click on it.All data on the drive will be written over.
Step 9: You should backup your disk drive.
It's a good idea to back up any important information on your "C:" drive before you partition it.You can back up your files with either an external hard drive or a flash drive.
Step 10: Click on the Start menu.
There is an icon with the Windows logo.By default, it's in the lower- left corner.The pop-out menu is different from the normal Windows Start menu.
Step 11: Click Disk Management.
It pops up when you click on the Windows Start menu.
Step 12: Click your "C"
It is necessary to drive.The disk drive that Windows uses is called the "C:" drive.There is a menu on the hard drive.
Step 13: Click Shrink Volume.
You can shrink your C: drive and create a new partition with this menu.
Step 14: You can enter the amount of space you want the partition to have.
The amount of space to shrink in MB is next to this.It needs at least 25 gigabytes of hard drive space to be installed.If you divide by 1000, you can convert GB to MB.40 GB is equivalent to 40,000 MB.
Step 15: You can shrink it by clicking Shrink.
A new partition is created on your hard drive.
Step 16: Make a backup of your computer hard drive.
If you have important files that you don't want to lose, it's a good idea to back up your computer.You can back up a computer with either an external hard drive or a cloud storage service.
Step 17: Turn off the fast boot.
The following steps can be used to turn off Fast Boot.Click the Start menu.The Control Panel icon can be found in the upper-right corner of the search bar.Click on what the power button does."Change settings that are currently unavailable"Don't check the box that says "Turn on fast startup" at the bottom.Click if you want to.
Step 18: The computer'sBIOS should be entered.
disabling secure boot is required.This is done on your computer.While your computer boots up, most computers allow you to enter the bios menu by pressing one of the function keys.Click the Windows Start menu if you want to use the following steps to restart the computer.You can click on the Power icon.Click if you want to hold "Shift".Click.Click on it.
Step 19: The secure boot should be disabled.
When your computer boots, you can use the arrow keys to navigate the menu.Go to the settings and set it to.The menu for the BIOS is different for each computer manufacturer.Under the "Security, "Boot", or "Authentication" tab is where these options are usually found.
Step 20: First, change the boot order from the drive.
The bios menu is different from one computer manufacturer to another.You can change the boot order in the menu.The first thing to do is set the boot order.If you want to boot Ubuntu from a separate hard drive from your Windows install drive, you'll need to open your computer and remove the Windows partition.
Step 21: You can boot from the Ubuntu drive.
If you don't set your computer to boot from the USB drive, it will fail.If you want to power up your computer, you have to insert the Ubuntu install drive.It may take a while for Ubuntu to boot.
Step 22: Pick your language.
The drop-down menu on the left side can be used to pick a language.
Step 23: Click to install the operating system.
On the right side of the screen is an image of a laptop with the Ubuntu logo on it.This is the start of the installation wizard.
Step 24: Click Continue if you want to choose your keyboard layout.
To select your keyboard language, use the menu on the left.The menu on the right will allow you to select your keyboard layout.When you are ready to go, click in the lower-right corner.
Step 25: Click Continue to connect to your network.
Select your network from the list and enter your password.
Step 26: "Normal Installation" should be selected.
All the standard apps, a web browser, utilities, games, and media player are included in the normal installation.You can install only a web browser and some basic utilities.
Step 27: Check to see if you can install third-party software for graphics.
Additional software is required for the graphics, WI-FI, and other hardware drivers.If your computer doesn't require this software, you should check the box just to be safe."Download updates while installing Ubuntu" is also checked.
Step 28: Click on Continue.
Clicking in the lower-right corner will take you to your installation options.
Step 29: Click Continue if you choose the "something else" option.
The menu has it at the bottom.You can install Ubuntu on the partition you created in Windows with this option.If the option is available, you can install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10.It might make the install process easier.
Step 30: Click + if you want to install the partition you selected.
The partition will be labeled "Free Space" in the list of drives.Click the partition you want to install and then click the plus icon below the list of drives to open a new window.
Step 31: A swap partition is created.
If your computer runs out of ram, you can use the swap partition as virtual memory.The swap area should be the same size as your RAM.You can use the following steps to create a swap partition.4,000 for 4 gigabytes."Beginning of this space" and "Logical" should be selected.The swap area can be found in the drop-down menu.Click.
Step 32: A root partition can be created.
Select the partition you want to install in order to create a root partition.Below the list of drives, click the plus icon." Beginning of this space" and "Logical" should be selected.Next to "Use as", select "Ext4 journaling file system".The dash "/" can be found in the drop-down menu next to "Mount point".Click.
Step 33: Click here to install.
It is in the lower right corner.
Step 34: Click Continue if you want to continue.
Click your location on the map to find out where you are.Then click again.
Step 35: Click Continue if you enter your name and log-in details.
"Who are you?"You are asked to enter your name, computer name and password.Click continue when you fill out the form with your desired log-in information.
Step 36: Wait for the installation to finish and then click restart.
Click to restart your computer.Before you restart your computer, be sure to remove yourusb drive.