Does Ubuntu use BIOS or UEFI?
To use Ubuntu on a computer with UEFI, it is necessary to acquire a 64-bit ISO image for DVD/USB Live before installation. ATTENTION: Select the line with "UEFI" and/or the boot device to start the installation from the chosen device.
To install Linux in dual boot, follow these steps:
- Restart the PC and insert the Linux distribution disk into the reader.
- The configuration process will begin before the Windows login screen loads.
Installing Ubuntu in Dual Boot with Windows 11
When installing Ubuntu in dual boot with Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Ubuntu will show that "Windows Boot Manager," also known as Windows 11, is already present on your computer on the "Installation Type" page.
- To configure dual boot, choose "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows Boot Manager."
Installing Ubuntu using Windows Installer
To install Linux Ubuntu using Windows Installer, follow these steps:
- Download the file "wubi.exe."
- Make sure the computer is connected to the internet and has at least 5 Gigabytes of storage space on the hard disk.
- The installation process will be completely automatic, and there is no need to use CDs or DVDs.
Installing Ubuntu on a Computer without an Operating System
To install Ubuntu on a computer without a currently installed operating system, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have the Ubuntu installation CD or download it directly from the official Ubuntu website.
- Choose the "Desktop Edition" version and the processor type (32 or 64 bit).
Installing Ubuntu on Windows 11
To install Ubuntu on Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Visit the Microsoft Store and select the Linux distribution you want to install, such as Ubuntu.
- Install the distribution as if it were a regular application.
- Once the installation is complete, you can find the distribution in the Windows 11 Start menu.
Installing an Operating System on Two Boot Drives
To install an operating system on two boot drives, follow these steps:
- Select the "Update & Security" icon.
- Using the left sidebar of the "Settings" menu, access the "Recovery" tab.
- In the "Advanced startup" section, click the "Restart now" button.
- The "Choose an option" window will appear on the next restart.
Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine
To install Linux on a virtual machine, follow these steps:
- Access the folder where you downloaded the Ubuntu image file, such as the Desktop folder.
- Click on the ISO file icon and select it.
- Choose the "Open" option at the bottom right of the window.
- The Ubuntu installation process will load in VirtualBox.
Enabling Linux on Windows 10
To enable Linux on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Search for "Programs and Features" in the Start menu.
- Go to the "Turn Windows features on or off" menu.
- In the window that opens, select the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" option.
Switching from Windows to Ubuntu
To switch from Windows to Ubuntu, follow these steps:
- TRY LINUX: Obtain a duplicate of Ubuntu on CD or PenDrive.
- Start one of the two sources as the primary boot.
- After booting, choose the language and click on "Try Ubuntu."
- Now, Ubuntu Linux can be used with its essential functions, such as a text editor.