How to install Ubuntu on Windows?

1 year ago
Liam
2 minutes

There are two common methods to install Ubuntu on Windows: using a virtual machine or creating a dual boot for Ubuntu.

Option 1: Install Ubuntu using a virtual machine.

  1. Firstly, download and install a virtual machine software such as VMware Workstation or VirtualBox.
  2. You can download the ISO image file of Ubuntu from the official website to get the latest version of Ubuntu.
  3. Open the virtual machine software and create a new virtual machine.
  4. During the process of creating a virtual machine, select the Ubuntu ISO image file to install as the virtual machine’s operating system.
  5. Follow the instructions provided by the virtual machine software to complete the configuration and installation process of the virtual machine.
  6. After starting the virtual machine, proceed with the installation following the Ubuntu installation wizard.

Option 2: Setting up a dual boot for Ubuntu.

  1. To begin with, download the ISO image file of Ubuntu, which can be downloaded from the official website in the latest version of Ubuntu.
  2. Use a tool like Rufus or UNetbootin to write the Ubuntu ISO image file onto a bootable USB flash drive.
  3. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer and restart the computer.
  4. Pressing a specific key (usually F12, F2, or Delete) during computer startup will take you to the BIOS setup interface.
  5. In the BIOS setup interface, select the boot priority and adjust the USB device to the top.
  6. Save the settings and exit the BIOS setup interface. The computer will boot from the USB flash drive.
  7. On the installation interface of Ubuntu, choose “Install Ubuntu” to initiate the installation process.
  8. Follow the prompts in the installation wizard to select language, time zone, and other options, and choose the appropriate installation type (such as sharing hard drive space with Windows or using the entire hard drive).
  9. After the installation is complete, simply restart the computer to access the Ubuntu system.

Regardless of the method chosen, it is important to back up important data on your computer before installing Ubuntu to prevent any unexpected issues.

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