In this post, we will walk through the setup process for the latest version of Windows 10 and Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 dual booting.
Precondition.
1. Download the Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 ISO image.
2. Internet connection to install Ubuntu 18.04.
3. Download Rufus to create UEFI compliant Ubuntu Desktop bootable USB drive.
A. Create a new space for Ubuntu installation on Windows 10.
Free up some free space to install Ubuntu 18.04.
To do this, press Windows + R> diskmgmt.msc> Enter to open the Disk Management utility.
At this point, select the Windows partition, usually the C: volume, right-click on it and select Shrink Volume to reduce the partition size. I’m only giving 20GB for a free partition. If you really need a lot of apps that you want to install on Ubuntu, provide more.
Wait while the system collects the partition size data, add the amount of space you want to shrink, and then click the Shrink button. After the shrinkage process is complete, a new, unallocated area will appear. This free space will be used to install the Ubuntu 18.04 desktop with Windows 10.
B. Installing Ubuntu 18.4 Dual Boot with Windows 10.
Now, reboot your Windows 10 with Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop using bootable DVD or USB. Previously, set boot options to select bootable media, usually by pressing F12, F10, or F2 (depending on laptop brand).
In the following screen, select Install Ubuntu and press Enter to start the installation process.
On the “Welcome” screen, select the installation language and press the Continue button.
On the next screen, select the keyboard layout appropriate for your system and hit the Continue button.
On this screen, select the normal installation and click the Continue button. Here you also have the option to perform a Minimal Ubuntu Desktop Setup which only includes a few basic system utilities and a web browser.
Turn off the Secure Boot option if you need to install third-party software for graphics card, Wi-Fi, or additional media formats.
On the next screen, select “Something else” and hit the Continue button to partition the hard disk manually.
In the following screen, select the free hard drive space and click the + button to create an Ubuntu partition.
Select an empty space and then click the + sign.
/ (root):
Swap:
/home:
After creating the partition, click Install Now to start the installation.
Click Continue to write the changes to disk.
On the next screen, choose a location on the map and hit the Continue button.
On this screen, enter your name, computer name, username with a strong password and select “Require my password to login” option. Once done, hit the Continue button and wait for the setup process to complete.
Let the setup process complete.
After the installation is complete, remove the installation media and click Reboot to restart the machine.
After restarting, the system should open to the GNU GRUB menu. If the GRUB menu is not displayed, restart the machine, open the motherboard UEFI settings, and change the boot order or Boot Options priority.
UEFI System:
Legacy BIOS System:
Finally, login to the Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop with the username and password you configured when installing the system, and follow the Ubuntu home screen to start using the Ubuntu Desktop.
Your first Ubuntu 18.04 desktop PC is ready to meet your needs in dual booting with Windows 10. Start exploring and installing your favorite apps and packages.
