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What is the easiest way to install Windows10 on Ubuntu Linux

2025-01-21 Update From: SLTechnology News&Howtos shulou NAV: SLTechnology News&Howtos > Servers >

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Today, I will talk to you about the easiest way to install Windows10 on Ubuntu Linux. Many people may not know much about it. In order to make you understand better, the editor has summarized the following content for you. I hope you can get something according to this article.

There are three types of Windows and Linux users in the world. One absolutely likes Windows and hates everything else, the second hates Windows, but uses it because they think there is no other choice, and the third loves Linux but doesn't hate Windows 10 in essence. The third is ubiquitous.

If you think you are like the third kind of person, then you have come to the right place. We will show you the easiest way to install Windows 10 on Ubuntu. At present, there are two ways to do this.

Double start

Using virtual machines in Ubuntu

Now, if you have installed Ubuntu, there may be some problems installing Windows. If you still want to give it a try, please check out our article on how to start Linux Mint on Windows 10 at the same time. However, let's continue to discuss this issue in a later article.

Double startup problem

The dual boot problem most people face is that it requires you to fiddle with your computer's memory while increasing the risk of accidentally losing important files.

Therefore, installing Windows on a virtual machine is the fastest and safest way. In this article, we will show you the easiest way to install Windows 10 on Ubuntu Linux or any Ubuntu-based distribution. The tool we will use is GNOME Boxes, which was released in January this year.

Install Windows 10 on Ubuntu Linux

Install GNOME Box on a Ubuntu/Ubuntu-based distribution

To install GNOME Boxes, start the terminal and enter the following command

Sudo apt install gnome-boxes

If the above command is not available for some reason, or if you are using another Linux distribution, you can download and install GNOME Boxes from any distribution's Pkgs.org. All you need to do is download the package and double-click the .deb or .rpm package to install it.

Download Windows 10 ISO

Please follow the steps mentioned below to download the official Windows 10 ISO.

Go to the Windows 10 download page of Microsoft. Select the version, and then click the OK button.

The site will validate your request. Next, you will be asked to select a product language. Click OK.

You will be redirected to the new download page, where you will see two links-32-bit download and 64-bit download. Click 64-bit download.

ISO will start downloading.

Install Windows 10 in Ubuntu: create a Windows VM in Boxes

Open GNOME Boxes

From the list of applications, locate and open the GNOME Boxes application.

Add a virtual machine

In the upper-left corner of the application, locate and click the + icon, and then click the create virtual machine option (Create a Virtual Machine).

Select Windows ISO

Scroll all the way to the bottom, then click the operating system image file Operating System Image File option. Now browse and select the Windows ISO you downloaded.

Allocate system resources

Now, click next, and then click customize to allocate the desired number of system resources, such as RAM and storage.

Click to create

Finally, click the create Create button, and the Windows virtual machine will start immediately.

Install Windows 10

Continue with the usual Windows installation process. And, most importantly, don't forget to mute the Cortana to make it easier for you.

Installation begins.

Select the language and click next. In the next window, click the install now button. Next, click "I don't have a product key", then select Windows Home from the list of Windows versions, and then continue.

Check the box where I accept all license terms, and then click the next button to continue.

Custom installation

Click the option shown as customization: install only Windows (Advanced advanced), and then click next. Custom installation

Windows will begin installation

Please wait patiently until the Windows installation is complete. Install the Windows progress bar

Yo! Isn't that a piece of cake? Now you can access Windows from Ubuntu Linux without having to restart your computer. This can not only avoid trouble, but also save a lot of time.

Windows default resolution

In addition, the default resolution is set to 1000 × 708pixel. You can go to Windows Settings-> display resolution, easily change its size, and then change the resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels for a more immersive experience. Isn't the virtual machine great?

Windows 1920x1080

If you installed Ubuntu first and now you want to install Windows 10 at the same time, this process is slightly different from a regular dual-boot installation. Let us know if you want the same article, and we will finish it for you.

Please share your views on this article in the comments section below. In addition, if you encounter problems in this tutorial, please let us know and we will help you immediately.

FAQ should I install Windows or Ubuntu first?

The best way to set up dual-boot PC is to install Windows first, then make room, and then install Ubuntu. This saves a lot of time compared to installing Ubuntu first and then Windows.

How to return Windows from Linux

See our article on how to create a bootable Windows 10 USB on Linux, flash the USB flash drive, boot from the USB drive, format the storage partition, and continue the normal installation process.

Can Ubuntu run Windows programs?

No, I didn't. You can now use Wine to run Windows programs, but not all programs work well, and some of them don't work at all.

How do I dual boot Linux and install Windows 10?

We have another article on how to dual boot Linux Mint and Windows10 (see https://www.linuxmi.com/windows-10-anzhuang-linux-mint-20-1.html). This article applies to any distribution.

Can I use Linux on Windows 10?

Because Microsoft finally understands the true value of Linux, WSL (Linux's Windows subsystem) makes it possible to install Linux on Windows.

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