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If you’ve ever wanted to make the switch to Linux, but are reluctant to ditch Windows at the same time, dual booting is a great option. Learn how you can install Ubuntu on your PC without completely removing Windows.
Before You Begin
Before you get started, you’ll need a couple of things ready:
Before you try installing Ubuntu, verify toback up any important filesthat you might have. Any mistakes made during the following steps could result in permanent data loss, so exercise caution.
Preparing a Bootable Ubuntu USB
First, you’ll need tocreate a bootable drivefrom where your PC can boot the Ubuntu disk image from. You can do so by following these steps:
These steps will completely erase your USB drive, so make sure to back up any important files first.
Booting Into the USB
Now that you have created your bootable USB drive, you can boot into Ubuntu.
Setting Up and Installing Ubuntu
Your computer should now boot into Ubuntu, and the installer should automatically open on startup.
Once everything is installed, you’ll need to restart your computer. When it turns back on, you’ll see a boot menu where you can choose to use Windows or Ubuntu. Dual booting might mess up your Windows timezone, but you canfix it by following our guide.
Dual-booting Ubuntu is a smart choice for anyone interested in trying out Linux without giving up their Windows setup entirely. It lets you have both operating systems on your computer, giving you the best of both worlds.
With Ubuntu, you get access to lots of free software and a helpful community. And you’re able to still use Windows for anything you need that’s not available on Linux.
