Can you install Linux without losing data?

The steps are as follows: Download the Live environment ISO of your favorite Linux distribution, and burn it to a CD/DVD or write it to a USB drive. Boot into your newly-created media. Use the same tool to create a new ext4 partition in the empty space created by resizing the first partition.

How do I install Linux but keep files?

The only way to keep the data is to boot from a live USB and copy the data to an external drive. In the future, use logical volumes and create a separate one for the data that you want to keep in case of failure.

Can Linux be installed on a partition?

The standard partitions scheme for most home Linux installs is as follows: A 12-20 GB partition for the OS, which gets mounted as / (called “root”) A smaller partition used to augment your RAM, mounted and referred to as swap. A larger partition for personal use, mounted as /home.

Can I install Linux on the same partition as Windows?

Yes you can install. You need to have a separate partitions for each OS. You Should probably install Windows first and then install Linux. If you do the other way around Windows will clear the GRUB and load Windows without giving you an option to choose, it prioritize itself.

Can you install Linux without losing windows?

Yes you can have multiple operating systems which is known as dual booting. For you you will have both windows and Linux operating systems on the same Hard drive. Another way is having Linux on a USB but this is not really installing it on the computer however you can still run it off the USB.

Can we’re install Ubuntu without losing data?

Installing Ubuntu fresh will not affect a user’s personal data and files unless he instructs the installation process to format a drive or partition. The wording in the steps that will do this is Erase disk and install Ubuntu , and Format Partition .