Can I install Ubuntu and Windows in same drive?
2 Answers. You have to partition your HDD before installing Ubuntu (from what you’re writing you are not experienced, don’t take it personally). You have to partition your hard drive. Create one partition for Windows (install it and on other part of your HDD install Ubuntu (installer will help you with that).
Do you need 2 drives to dual boot?
All that is required to set up a dual boot is enough hard drive space for a second partition. If you don’t have enough space for another partition, add a second hard drive and install the second operating system to that one instead.
Can you dual boot Windows 10 with Ubuntu 18.04?
Normally, after installing and rebooting, you should see the GRUB screen prompting you to choose between booting Windows 10 or the newly installed Ubuntu 18.04 (there may be other options too, for going into the BIOS, advanced settings for Ubuntu, but these two are what should matter to you right now).
Why does grub not dual boot with Ubuntu?
If the OSs were installed in different modes, dual booting Windows and Ubuntu with grub can’t work. If your Windows is installed in BIOS mode, it is recommended to install your Ubuntu in BIOS mode, but if it’s installed in UEFI mode, then do the same with Ubuntu.
What should I do if I cant dual boot Windows 10?
Normally, nothing should happen to the data you have on Windows, but it never hurts to be prepared in case anything malfunctions. Start the installation process from the bootable USB. Choose the options that suit you best. When prompted to choose instalation type, select “Something Else” to create the partitions for the OS.
Is it possible to install Ubuntu on Windows 10?
Not every user that intends to dual-boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu plans to install the operating systems on the same hard drive. Many Linux users have two hard drives: one for Linux and one for Windows 10. If you’ve installed Ubuntu onto your PC, the Ubuntu installer should detect the Windows 10 hard drive automatically.