If you don't have a DVD or CD drive, you can install Ubuntu on your Windows computer.There are a number of ways that you can install Ubuntu on a computer that doesn't have a disc drive.One of the most common ways to install an operating system is to create a bootable drive.If your computer meets the requirements, you can use the Windows-based installation.
Step 1: Take a look at your available space.
If you want to install programs or download a lot of files, you'll need more space on your computer.You can either install Ubuntu alongside Windows or completely replace Windows.All of your important files should be backed up if you are going to replace your Windows installation.If you replace the drive with a different one, it will be erased.
Step 2: A suitable drive can be found.
You can install the operating system from a drive that has at least 2 gigabytes of space.Make sure that the drive doesn't have any important files on it, as the contents will be deleted when creating the USB installer.
Step 3: Go to the website.
The site at which you can download the Ubuntu Desktop is at ubuntu.com/download/desktop.
Step 4: You can download the version you want.
There are two versions of Ubuntu, the latest stable release and theLTS version.The recommended option for most users is the long-term support release, which will get security and system updates for five years.You're expected to move on to the next release after nine months of updates.Older computers can run the 64-bit version of Ubuntu.If you don't know if your computer is 64-bit, click here.
Step 5: Donate or skip the download.
You will be asked to donate before you are taken to the download.Click "Not now, take me to the download" if you don't want to donate.
Step 6: Wait for the download to finish.
The ISO file is a little over a gigabyte in size.If you have a slow connection, this could take a while.
Step 7: You need to download and install the Universal USB Installer.
This tool can format your drive, add Linux installation files, and make the drive bootable.You can get it for free from pendrivelinux.com.
Step 8: Run the program.
Make sure that the drive you put into it doesn't have any important files on it.
Step 9: You can choose "Ubuntu" from the first menu.
This utility can be used to create ausb for Linux distributions.If you don't select it, it will be formatted wrong.
Step 10: Select your downloaded ISO file after clicking the "Browse" button.
You can usually find it in your Downloads folder.
Step 11: Go to the bottom of the window and select your drive.
If you have more than one drive inserted, make sure you pick the correct one.
Step 12: Click on the button to create.
If you want your computer to boot from the USB, you need to format the drive and copy the files to it.
Step 13: After the drive is ready, restart the computer.
The computer needs to be set to boot from the drive.The process varies from computer to computer.Press the menu key to start the computer.On the same screen as the manufacturer logo, this key will be displayed.The common keys are F2, F11, F12 and Del.The primary boot device should be yourusb in your bios.If you don't have the manufacturer logo on your computer, you'll need to do an advanced startup.Click the Start menu if you want to open the Charms menu.Click "Recovery" and then "Restart now" in the "Advanced startup" section if you want to restart.Click "Troubleshoot" and then "Advanced options" in the Advanced startup menu.You can navigate to the menu by selecting "UEFI Firmware settings".The primary boot device should be the USB drive.
Step 14: If you'd like, try the operating system before installing.
You'll be taken to the Welcome screen when you first boot from your drive.If you choose to try or begin installation, you can pick your language.You will not be able to save anything, but you can access all of its features if you try it.To begin the installation process, run the installer on the desktop at any time while trying out the operating system.
Step 15: There are boxes on the "Preparing to install Ubuntu" window.
The "download updates while installing" and "Install this third-party software" boxes should be checked.If you can't check the download box, move on to the next step and then come back to this screen.
Step 16: If prompted, you can connect to a wireless network.
If your computer is connected to the network via the internet, you won't see this screen and your connection will be configured automatically.You'll be asked to choose the network you want to connect to and enter the password if you need to.It is recommended to return to the previous screen after connecting if you want to check the "Download" box.
Step 17: Decide if you want to install a new operating system.
The most important decision you'll make during the installation process is this.A new partition will be created out of your free space if you install alongside your copy of Windows.When your computer starts up, you'll be able to choose which operating system to load.All of your programs and files will be deleted if you replace Windows.If you install with Windows, you'll be able to set the amount of space used for Ubuntu and how much free space is left for Windows.The partition you installed Windows on will be wiped if you replace it with another operating system.The partition will remain the same size.
Step 18: You can choose your location and keyboard layout.
You should be able to detect the correct region if you are connected to the internet.Click "Detect Keyboard Layout" if you don't know what keyboard layout to select.
Step 19: You have to create a user account.
You need to enter your name and create an account for yourself.Your password and usernames should be easy to remember, but difficult to guess.You can either be asked for your password when logging in or you can choose not to.On this screen, you can change your computer's name.When your computer is connected to a network, it will be called this.
Step 20: Wait for it to install.
You just need to sit back and wait for the installation to complete after creating your account.It usually takes about 30 minutes.
Step 21: If you installed alongside Windows, you need to select Ubuntu.
Your computer will restart once the installation is complete.When you first start up your computer, you'll see a new menu that allows you to choose your operating system.If you choose to create a user with one of the options, you will be taken to the login screen.
Step 22: Start using the operating system.
You can start using Ubuntu after logging in.You can get a guide on learning basic Terminal commands from one of the wikiHow articles.Instructions on installing software can be found here.Instructions on setting up a network connection in Ubuntu can be found here.You can find a guide on getting your graphics card drivers installed here.
Step 23: Understand how the process works.
If you prefer, you can still use the Windows installer to install Ubuntu from within Windows.The installer will not work in newer versions of Windows.Even on supported machines, the installation can lead to problems that could be avoided by using ausb drive.Unless absolutely necessary, it is recommended that you use theusb method.You can only install it with Windows.It can't be used to replace Windows.The method above can be used to replace Windows with Ubuntu.
Step 24: Wubi files can be downloaded.
You can install Ubuntu within the Windows environment, just like you would any Windows program.The files can be downloaded from the website.If you don't know which one applies to you, click the link for the "i386.tar.xz" file.Select "amd64.tar.xz" if you know that you meet the requirements for the 64-bit version.
Step 25: You need to extract the Wubi installation.
To get the files from the "tar.xz" file you downloaded, you need a program that supports GZIP.7-Zip can be downloaded from 7-zip.org.7-Zip will open the "tar.xz" file that you downloaded.The files should be in a new folder.
Step 26: The Wubi installation needs to be run.
The settings you need to change are on the same menu.
Step 27: Pick the amount of space you want to allocate.
Your free space will be used to create a partition for Ubuntu.If you want the partition to be large, use the drop-down menu.If you want to install programs and download files, you need at least 7 GB of space.
Step 28: You need to create a password and a usernames.
You will need to create a user before you can install the operating system.You will be able to create more users after installing.A password is needed to keep your account safe.
Step 29: Wait for Ubuntu to install after clicking the "Install" button.
After you download the necessary files, you will be prompted to restart.
Step 30: You can choose "Ubuntu" when you restart.
You can choose the operating system you want to use when your computer restarts.To continue the installation process, select Ubuntu.
Step 31: Continue to wait while the operating system is installed.
It will install for another 15 minutes after it boots up.The computer will restart after the installation is over.
Step 32: When starting your computer, use the menu to find your operating system.
Every time you start your computer, you'll be prompted to choose your operating system.This is how you change operating systems.
Step 33: Start using a Linux-based operating system.
As soon as you log in, you can start using the operating system.There are some articles that can help you get comfortable.Click here to download the drivers.There is a guide on how to use the Terminal.You can learn how to install the software.