I want to install ubuntu and my windows 10 does not have secure boot, I have BIOS, can I install latest LTS without any risk? I want to use both systems and I have windows on C drive. I am planning to have Ubuntu on another drive where there is plenty of space. Do I need to take any special care? I have Ubuntu 16.04 LTS ISO file downloaded. Should I create a USB installation from it, or running it directly is safe? Thank you!
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I have seen some problems with secure boot - but it seems like most of them have fixes
Take a look at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+bug/1091464
Booting from USB (without installing ubuntu) is safe, regardless of Secure Boot. Your system should just normally boot windows after you remove the drive.
Edit: Without secure boot, its safe to use Ubuntu with windows 10. You will HAVE to disable fast startup (see windows10 & 16.04).I have installed it on a partition and on different drives in the past (not on a laptop tho) and haven't come across any big issues.
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