Install Ubuntu on Windows 8: A Practical Guide

TipsMake.com - The article will guide users to install Windows 8-based Ubuntu operating system with the built-in Hyper-V virtual machine software in Windows 8.

Open Hyper-V Manager from the Start Screen screen.

On the right side of the Actions pane, click New and select Virtual Machine from the context menu.

If this is your first time using Hyper-V, a Before You Begin screen will appear. Just click Next to continue then name the virtual machine and click Next again.

Select the amount of RAM you want to allocate to the virtual machine.

If you have previously established a network connection, it is possible for other virtual machines, users will be able to select one of the current networks. Then click Next .

Next, the user needs to allocate memory to the virtual machine then click Next to continue.

At this point, we will need to use an ISO file to install the OS. Check the Image file option (.iso) and click Browse .

Choose Ubuntu ISO file.

Now, click Finish and wait a while while the virtual machine is created.

Now, we will need to launch the virtual machine by right-clicking on the machine icon and selecting Start from the context menu.

After the virtual machine starts, double-click the machine to open the driver.

Those are the things to do. Now you have a Windows-based Ubuntu operating system. Good luck!