It is possible to install multiple operating systems, such as Mac OS and Ubuntu, alongside Windows 10 on a PC. The process of installing multiple operating systems is known as dual-booting. In this guide, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install Mac OS and Ubuntu alongside Windows 10.
Before you begin, it's important to back up all your data and ensure that you have enough free space on your hard drive to install the additional operating systems. You should also ensure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for each operating system.
Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Drive
To install Mac OS and Ubuntu, you will need to create bootable USB drives for each operating system. You can create bootable USB drives using tools such as Rufus or UNetbootin.
Step 2: Disable Secure Boot
Secure Boot is a feature in Windows 10 that prevents unauthorized operating systems from booting. To install Mac OS and Ubuntu, you will need to disable Secure Boot in your PC's BIOS settings. To access your PC's BIOS settings, you will need to restart your PC and press the appropriate key (usually F2 or Delete) during startup.
Step 3: Install Mac OS
Insert the Mac OS bootable USB drive into your PC and restart your computer. Press the appropriate key (usually F12) during startup to access the boot menu and select the USB drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Mac OS alongside Windows 10.
Step 4: Install Ubuntu
Insert the Ubuntu bootable USB drive into your PC and restart your computer. Press the appropriate key (usually F12) during startup to access the boot menu and select the USB drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10.
Step 5: Configure Boot Loader
After installing both Mac OS and Ubuntu, you will need to configure the boot loader to allow you to choose which operating system to boot into. The boot loader is a program that allows you to select which operating system to boot into when you start your PC.
You can use the built-in boot loader in Ubuntu called GRUB, which will automatically detect and configure your Mac OS installation. To configure GRUB, you will need to edit the /etc/default/grub file and update the GRUB_TIMEOUT parameter to set the amount of time you want the boot loader to display the operating system selection menu.
