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Installing Linux

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing Ubuntu Linux alongside an existing Windows installation, ensuring a dual-boot setup. It outlines the necessary requirements, including downloading the Ubuntu ISO, creating a bootable USB, preparing the hard drive, and configuring the bootloader. Following these steps allows users to explore Linux while maintaining their Windows system intact.

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Installing Linux

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing Ubuntu Linux alongside an existing Windows installation, ensuring a dual-boot setup. It outlines the necessary requirements, including downloading the Ubuntu ISO, creating a bootable USB, preparing the hard drive, and configuring the bootloader. Following these steps allows users to explore Linux while maintaining their Windows system intact.

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Installing Linux (Ubuntu) Without Affecting Windows

Objective: To install Ubuntu Linux on a computer without affecting an existing


Windows installation, ensuring a dual-boot setup for flexibility.

Requirements:

1. A computer with Windows installed.


2. A USB drive (at least 8GB capacity).
3. A stable internet connection.
4. Ubuntu ISO file (downloaded from the official Ubuntu website).
5. Rufus or Balena Etcher (to create a bootable USB).
6. Free disk space (at least 20GB) on your hard drive.

Step 1: Download Ubuntu ISO

• Visit the official Ubuntu website: https://ubuntu.com/download


• Choose the latest stable version of Ubuntu and download the ISO file.
Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

• Download and install Rufus or Balena Etcher.


• Insert the USB drive into your computer.
• Open Rufus, select the USB drive, and load the Ubuntu ISO file.
• Click "Start" and wait for the process to complete.

Step 3: Prepare the Hard Drive

• Open "Disk Management" in Windows (Press Win + X and select "Disk


Management").
• Shrink an existing partition to create at least 20GB of unallocated space.
• Do not format the new space; it will be used during the Ubuntu installation.

Step 4: Boot from USB Drive

• Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (press F2, F12,
Esc, or Del during boot).
• Change the boot order to prioritize USB.
• Save changes and restart; the system will boot into the Ubuntu installer.
Step 5: Install Ubuntu

• Select "Try Ubuntu" to check system compatibility.


• Click on "Install Ubuntu" and follow the setup wizard.
• Choose "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows" when prompted.
• Select the previously created unallocated space for installation.
• Follow on-screen instructions to set up a username and password.
• Click "Install Now" and wait for the process to finish.

Step 6: Configure Bootloader

• Once installation is complete, restart your computer.


• The GRUB bootloader will appear, allowing you to choose between Ubuntu
and Windows.
Step 7: Final Checks

• Boot into both Ubuntu and Windows to verify that both operating systems
work properly.
• Install necessary updates and drivers in Ubuntu.

Conclusion: By following this guide, users can install Ubuntu Linux without
affecting their Windows installation, allowing them to switch between operating
systems as needed. This dual-boot setup provides flexibility and enables users to
explore Linux while keeping Windows intact.

References:

• https://ubuntu.com/download (Official Ubuntu site)

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