How to install Ubuntu with dual boot option?

2 years ago
Noah Thompson
2 minutes

Here are the steps to install Ubuntu as a dual-boot system:

  1. Prepare a USB drive and write the Ubuntu installation file image onto it.
  2. Insert the USB drive into the computer and restart the computer.
  3. Access the BIOS settings interface on the computer, locate the boot options, and set the USB drive as the primary boot device.
  4. Save the settings and exit the BIOS menu, the computer will boot from the USB drive.
  5. Choose “Install Ubuntu” on the installation interface of Ubuntu.
  6. Choose “Other Options” on the installation type screen to manually partition the drive.
  7. Choose an available disk space on the partition interface and click the “+” button to create a new partition.
  8. Set the size and type of the new partition (it is recommended to allocate at least 20GB of space for the Ubuntu system partition).
  9. Set the mount point of the new partition to “/”
  10. Confirm the partition settings and click the “Install Now” button.
  11. After the installation is complete, restart the computer.
  12. After restarting, the computer will display a boot menu, choose “Ubuntu” to boot into the Ubuntu system.

The steps above outline how to install Ubuntu as a dual boot system. Please be aware that dual boot installation may come with risks such as data loss and damage to the operating system. Therefore, before proceeding with the dual boot installation, make sure to back up important data and ensure that you have sufficient computer knowledge and skills to complete the process.

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