How to Install Linux on Windows
Install Ubuntu

Bear in mind that these steps can be completely different depending on the distro you are installing. For example, Debian is not as straightforward as Ubuntu. So if you are installing another distro, be very careful and find another article dedicated to installing that distribution.

The first screen should show you two options: Try Ubuntu and Install Ubuntu. It is recommended you try it first, testing that your hardware integrates with Ubuntu as expected.

Once you’ve finished testing, go back to your home screen and click Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (or whichever version you are installing).

This will take you through the installation process, including a few important steps (alongside many minor tweaks such as setting the keyboard layout, current location, etc.).

Those important settings include the following:

Updates and other software

Minimal/normal installation: Here I go with minimal to reduce software bloat from media players, etc. However, this is not necessary — go with what you prefer.

Whether to download updates while installing Ubuntu: This can help us reduce the time spent manually installing updates later, which can be useful.

Whether to install third-party software for graphics and other items: I would recommend this to help Ubuntu better integrate with our hardware without manually installing/updating drivers.

Installation type

The “Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10” option must be shown — this is how we install Ubuntu without wiping Windows.

It is very important that you are able to see the “Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10” option — and that you choose this.

Do not choose “Erase disk and install Ubuntu” if you already have an OS you would like to keep because everything will be wiped with this option.

If you cannot see the “Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10” option, you most likely need to change where you are booting from. Two options should be available: booting from UEFI or from BIOS (which can be changed from the BIOS menu).

There are several suggestions on Ask Ubuntu for fixing the problem of Ubuntu installer not detecting Windows.

Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10

The final important step is to decide how much space to allocate to Ubuntu and Windows. The left box represents Windows and should say Files, whereas the right box represents Ubuntu and should say Ubuntu accordingly.

Install

After a few more simple steps, you should be given the option to “restart now”. Do this to begin the final part of your dual boot setup.
['James Briggs']
['Programming', 'Linux', 'Windows', 'Technology', 'Software Development']