Both Windows 11 and Ubuntu are very popular.

You may want toinstall Ubuntu on Windows 11.

This post fromMiniToolshows you how to do that in 3 ways.

install WSL

you’ve got the option to have a try.

Should I Install Ubuntu on Windows 11?

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian and composed mostly of free and open-source software.

Windows 10’s WSL 2 Lets Custom Addition of the Linux Kernel

Then, they can use the following methods.

Which method should you use?

you’re free to decide after reading the pros and cons of these ways.

burn ISO to USB using Rufus

How to Install Ubuntu on Windows 11?

Keep reading to get the detailed guide.

The latest version is WSL 2.

choose move and resize

How to install Ubuntu on Windows 11 using WSL 2?

you might refer to the following guide.

Step 1:Install WSL.

move and resize a partition

Step 2:Download and roll out the Linux kernel update package.

Step 3:Install Ubuntu.

Using this software, you could install Ubuntu on a Windows 11 PC.

click Apply

How to install Ubuntu on Windows 11 using VMware?

Here is the guide:

Step 1:Download and install VMwareon your Windows 11 PC.

Step 2:Go to the Ubuntu official website todownload the Ubuntu ISO.

Ubuntu Install page

I recommend you download the LTS version because it is more stable.

Step 3:Install Ubuntu on VMware.

Dual Boot Windows 11 and Ubuntu

Can I install Ubuntu on Windows 11?

choose Ubuntu installation type

The answer is YES, but Secure Boot should be disabled first.

Here is how to dual boot Windows 11 and Ubuntu.

#1.

Ubuntu write changes to disks

Step 3:Launch Rufus.

UnderDevice, choose the USB drive.

UnderBoot selection, clickSELECTand choose the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded just now.

Ubuntu who are you

ensure thePartition schemeisGPTbecause Windows 11 only supports UEFI and the system disk must be a GPT disk.

Step 4:Keep other parameters as the default and clickStart.

Confirm the burning operation and wait until the burning process is completed.

install Ubuntu

After that, close Rufus.

#2. double-check the unallocated space is at least 25GB.

However, if your setup has multiple partitions, MiniTool Partition Wizard is better.

switch between Ubuntu and Windows

Thisfree disk partition softwarecan get unallocated space from multiple partitions.

In addition, it canconvert MBR to GPTwithout data loss,clone hard drive, andrecover hard drive data.

Here is how to get unallocated space using MiniTool Partition Wizard.

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Step 1:Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard.

Right-click a partition and chooseMove/Resize.

Drag the partition block to change the location of the partition.

In this way, the location of the unallocated space is also changed.

Step 3:Check the layout of the partition and then clickApplyto execute the operation.

ClickYesto confirm the operation.

If you have moved/resized the C drive, a PC restart is needed.

#3.

Step 1:Shut down the Windows 11 computer and insert the bootable USB drive into your gear.

Step 2:Power on your box.

Press the BIOS key once the PC logo appears to enter the firmware.

The BIOS key should appear at the bottom of the PC logo screen.

If you dont see it, you could also search for it online according to your PC model.

Then, pressF10to save changes and exit the firmware.

Several options are offered to you and you’re gonna wanna chooseUbuntu.

Ubuntu will check the disk.

After the checking process is completed, you will come to the UbuntuInstallpage.

Step 5:Choose some installation options.

Step 6:Ubuntu will detect the unallocated space and partition it.

ClickContinueto confirm that you want to write changes to disks.

Step 7:Choose your zone.

This is related to the time displayed by Ubuntu.

Then, enterYour nameandYour computers name.

Pick a username and choose a password.

Step 8:The Ubuntu installation will begin.

You just need to wait until the installation process is completed.

reboot your gear when it asks.

Then, you might remove the USB drive.

#4.

Do you know other ways to install Ubuntu on Windows 11?

Have you encountered issues when installing Ubuntu on Windows 11?

Leave your comment in the following zone.

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