Now, many users who’re well-accustomed to Windows 10 might want to try out Linux, whether for simple curiosity or maybe possible migration from Windows 10. However, they don’t want to ditch Windows 10 completely for various reasons. And that’s where the dual-boot option comes in handy. But, many of them had issues installing Linux with Windows 10. We have provided possible solutions to this problem. If you’re stuck installing Linux on Windows 10 PC in a dual-boot mode, make sure to check them out below.

What can I do if I can’t install Linux with Windows 10?

1. Make sure you have enough space and check storage for errors

Using Linux in combination with Windows 10 is as simple the task as one would imagine. There are multiple ways to run both systems thanks to the Linux OS nature, as you can see in this dedicated guide. However, if you’re willing to install Linux just like Windows 10 on one of the partitions, you need to confirm there’s enough storage space. The dual-boot feature allows you to choose what system you want to boot into when the PC starts. Linux usually requires a lot less storage space than Windows 10, but you’ll still need at least 8 GB of free storage. Of course, this varies depending on the version of Linux you try to use and its distro (it can take much more). All the info is easily found in the system requirements for the Linux version you’re trying to install. Moreover, make sure your HDD isn’t corrupted or try switching between UEFI and Legacy BIOS while booting with the Linux installation media.

2. Create installation media again

Now, even though the whole procedure of creating the Linux installation media resembles Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, there’s always something that can go wrong. In order to create the installation media for Linux, you’ll need to use either Yumi or Rufus. Those two are popular third-party tools for ISO-to-USB creation of a bootable drive. If you’re keen to use the DVD, any image burner will suffice. After that, you need to choose the best-suited version of Linux. And due to the open nature of Linux, there’s a lot to choose from. Experienced users will most likely know what meets their needs, but if you’re a newbie, we suggest going for Linux Mint 19 Tara with the Cinnamon desktop edition. Also, we suggest going for the 64-bit architecture, even though you have less than 4 gigs of physical RAM. Follow the above steps to create a Linux installation media on Windows 10. SPONSORED

3. Try booting into Linux from USB/DVD

Now, we already noted that Linux can be run in multiple ways. The subject of this article is an issue with the Linux installation, as users are seemingly unable to install Linux with Windows 10 in a dual-boot mode. However, to confirm that everything is set up properly or even try out the Linux version you’ve decided to install, try booting from the external drive (that being USB or DVD). This is also a simple operation. The only thing you basically need to do is access to the Boot menu where you can choose to boot from the USB or DVD rather than from the HDD. After that, just select Linux from the list and run it. If some driver-related issues appear, just press TAB or E and use the nomodeset option.

4. Install VirtualBox

Now, even if Linux boots and runs properly when running from the external drive, you still might’ve issues with the installation procedure. With that said, there’s an alternative for this procedure, as you can use the VirtualBox to install and run Linux that way. This third-party tool allows the creation of a virtual machine that can simulate the PC system within Windows 10. This way, both Windows 10 and Linux will run at the same time. However, we won’t suggest doing this if you don’t have at least 4 GB of RAM. Yes, this is quite a resource-heavy way to run both systems. Nonetheless, if the system resources are not an issue for you, running Linux in a VirtualBox environment is rather simple. That should do it. As the last resort, we can only suggest formatting everything and installing both systems from scratch. In case you have any alternative ways to overcome Linux installation issues on Windows 10, please be kind to share them with us in the comments section below. On top of everything, if you choose to use Ashampoo WinOptimizer, a single license lets you use the software on up to no less than 10 PCs. Therefore, this becomes more than easily installing Linux with Windows 10. It’s also an opportunity to allow your family members to enjoy a premium system optimization and cleaning tool. ⇒ Get Ashampoo WinOptimizer

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