You can learn how to install and run Linux on your Windows computer.You'll be able to run Ubuntu without having to replace your current operating system with a free program called VirtualBox.If you want to run Linux alongside Windows, you can install it with Windows.
Step 1: The installation file should be downloaded.
Click on the left side of the page to go to the virtualbox.org website.The VirtualBox 5.2.16 platform packages are listed under the heading.
Step 2: Click the setup file.
The VirtualBox installation window will be launched if you do that.
Step 3: Click again three times.
There is a button at the bottom of the window.You should get a warning after clicking three times.
Step 4: Click Yes.
It is at the bottom of the window.
Step 5: Click it to install.
There is an option at the bottom of the window.
Step 6: When prompted, click yes.
VirtualBox can begin installing if you confirm your settings.
Step 7: Allow the installation of VirtualBox.
It can take up to ten minutes to finish installing VirtualBox, so just allow the installer to run.
Step 8: Don't check the "Launch VirtualBox" box.
This will be in the middle of the window once VirtualBox finishes installing.
Step 9: When prompted, click finish.
The option is at the bottom of the window.The installation process is complete if you click it.
Step 10: Go to the website.
You can find it in your computer's web browser.This is where you can get support and downloads.
Step 11: Select the files you want to download.
There is a tab in the window.A drop-down menu is displayed when you place your mouse on this tab.
Step 12: Click on it.
You can find this option in the menu.
Step 13: Click to download.
The current version of Ubuntu has a green button to the right of it.The ISO file needs to be downloaded onto your computer.You may have to choose a location to download the ISO.
Step 14: Wait for the download to finish.
Once you have downloaded the ISO file, you can create a new virtual machine for your installation, since it is close to 2 gigabytes in size.
Step 15: It is possible to open VirtualBox.
The app icon is similar to a blue-and-white box.
Step 16: Click the button.
The blue icon is on the left side of the window.This opens a window.
Step 17: You can enter a name for your virtual machine.
You can type in whatever you want.
Step 18: Click the box labeled "Type".
The name is below the text box.Clicking it opens a menu.
Step 19: Click on the operating system.
The "Type" box has this option in it.
Step 20: If it isn't already selected, select it.
If you don't see "Ubuntu (64-bit)" in the "Version" section, you can click on the drop-down box to see the rest of the menu.When you choose to use VirtualBox as your operating system, it will usually default to Ubuntu since it is the most common version of Linux.
Step 21: You can click next.
There is a window at the bottom.
Step 22: Pick the amount of RAM you want to use.
If you want to increase or decrease the amount of RAM you have to click and drag.At least 2 gigabytes of ram is recommended by the support site.
Step 23: You can click next.
There is a window at the bottom.
Step 24: A virtual hard disk can be created.
The "create a virtual hard disk now" box is where you'll find this folder.Click if you want to.Click if you want to.You can choose the size of your virtual hard disk.The recommended size is set as the default on this page.Click if you want to.
Step 25: You can choose your virtual machine.
The name of your machine can be found on the left side of the window.
Step 26: Click Start.
At the top of the window is a green arrow-shaped icon.You can open a pop-up menu by doing that.
Step 27: Click on the icon to browse.
There is a text box in the middle of the menu.Clicking it opens a window.
Step 28: You can choose your ISO file.
Click on the ISO file to select it, then go to the folder in which you downloaded it from.
Step 29: Click Continue.
It is in the bottom-right corner of the window.The ISO file is the virtual machine's target.
Step 30: Click start.
There is a menu at the bottom.You're ready to begin installing the operating system.
Step 31: You can choose a language.
You can click on the language you want to use.
Step 32: Click to install.
There is a button on the far-right side of the window.
Step 33: Click again.
The option will be at the bottom of the window.
Step 34: Click here to install.
The window is in the bottom-right corner.
Step 35: Click Continue when prompted.
Since you're using VirtualBox, this won't harm your computer, it's confirmed that you want to install Ubuntu without creating a separate partition.
Step 36: Pick a time zone.
Click a point that is close to your current city.
Step 37: You will need to create a user account.
You can type your name into the "Your name" text box, then choose a password and confirm it in the text boxes.
Step 38: Click Continue.
There is a window at the bottom.If you do that, you will be prompted to begin installing to VirtualBox.
Step 39: Allow it to be installed.
It can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour to install.
Step 40: When prompted, click restart now.
There will be a restart inside of the VirtualBox window if this is done.You are free to use Ubuntu as you please once it finishes restarting.Press ENTER if prompted to remove the installation media.