If you don’t have a spare computer to install a full version of Linux, you can alternatively modify your current installation to run Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 on a dual-boot setup. Also, since Ubuntu Linux has been improving significantly over the years, their installation has gotten easier as well. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to create a dual-boot system with Windows 10 and Ubuntu 17.04.
How to shrink Windows 10 partition to install Ubuntu How to create an Ubuntu bootable media How to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 How to customize Ubuntu Grub menu
How to shrink Windows 10 partition to install Ubuntu
Although the Ubuntu setup includes an option to install alongside Windows 10, sometimes it may not work as expected. Instead, it’s recommended to shrink the Windows 10 partition to make room for the Ubuntu installation before proceeding and use the manual setup during install. Once you’ve completed the steps, you’ll end up with a small partition for Windows 10 and some unallocated space that you can now use to install Ubuntu. Shrink volume on Windows 10 Disk Management Shrink Volume settings
How to create an Ubuntu bootable media
You’ll also need to download the ISO file containing the latest version of Ubuntu, which you can use to create a bootable media. On Windows 10, the easiest way to create a USB bootable drive with the Ubuntu files that will boot on BIOS or UEFI is using the Rufus tool. After completing the steps, you can proceed with the steps below to create a dual-boot system with Ubuntu and Windows 10. Rufus tools with Ubuntu ISO Rufus addon files Rufus ISOHybrid image detected
How to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10
Once you shrunk the Windows 10 partition and created the Ubuntu bootable drive, you can now proceed with the dual-boot setup. Once you’ve completed the steps, Ubuntu will install on your device alongside Windows 10. Ubuntu setup menu Ubuntu language setup Ubuntu updates and drivers selection setup Ubuntu installation type Ubuntu partition tool Ubuntu create swap partition Ubuntu install partition Ubuntu install now step Ubuntu write changes to disk confirmation Ubuntu select timezone step Ubuntu select keyboard layout step Ubuntu account creation step
How to customize Ubuntu Grub menu
After the installation, you’ll notice Ubuntu’s Grub boot menu, which allows you to select the OS you want to start. However, you can customize the menu to set Windows 10 as the default using Ubuntu. After completing the steps, simply restart your computer, and Windows 10 should now be the default option during boot. apt-get install Grub Customizer Ubuntu menu search for Grub Customizer Grub Customizer All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
