Install Ubuntu on Windows 8

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.

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

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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.

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

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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 .

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

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

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Choose Ubuntu ISO file.

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

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

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

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