Before You Begin
Before diving into the installation process, there are a few things you need to make sure of:
- Ensure you have a Windows operating system installed on your computer.
- Have at least 25GB of free disk space.
- Backup all your important files and data.
Step 1: Download Ubuntu
The first step is to download the Ubuntu distribution. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official Ubuntu website (ubuntu.com).
- Click on the “Download” tab.
- Choose the Ubuntu version suitable for your system (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Select a nearby mirror for faster download.
- Click on the “Download” button to start the download.
Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive
Now that you have the Ubuntu ISO file on your computer, it’s time to create a bootable USB drive. Here’s how you can do it:
- Insert a USB drive with a capacity of at least 2GB into your computer.
- Download and install a free tool called “Rufus.”
- Open Rufus and select your USB drive from the “Device” section.
- Under the “Boot selection” section, click on the “Select” button and locate the downloaded Ubuntu ISO file.
- Leave the other settings as default and click on the “Start” button to begin creating the bootable USB drive.
Step 3: Install Ubuntu
It’s time to install Ubuntu on your Windows machine. Follow these steps:
- Restart your computer with the bootable USB drive plugged in.
- Enter the BIOS settings by pressing the designated key during startup (usually F2, F10, or Del).
- In the BIOS menu, change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive.
- Save the changes and exit the BIOS.
- Your computer will now boot into the Ubuntu installation menu.
- Select “Install Ubuntu” and choose your preferred language.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set your time zone, keyboard layout, and disk installation options.
- Choose the option to install Ubuntu alongside Windows.
- Allocate the desired amount of disk space for the Ubuntu installation.
- Continue with the installation and let Ubuntu complete the setup.
Step 4: Finishing the Installation
Now that Ubuntu is successfully installed, follow these final steps:
- Remove the USB drive and restart your computer.
- Your computer will now boot into the GRUB bootloader, giving you the option to select between Ubuntu and Windows.
- Select Ubuntu and complete the initial setup process.
- Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Ubuntu on your Windows machine.
Enjoy exploring the world of Ubuntu Linux alongside your familiar Windows environment!
That concludes our step-by-step guide on how to install Ubuntu on Windows. We hope this guide was helpful to you. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out for assistance. Happy Ubuntu-ing!