installation

Installing Ubuntu in GNOME Boxes on Pop!_OS (Simplified)

Prerequisites

• Pop!_OS installed
• 8GB RAM (4GB minimum)
• 25GB free disk space
• Internet connection

Step 1: Install GNOME Boxes

sudo apt update
sudo apt install gnome-boxes

Step 2: Launch GNOME Boxes

Press Super key and search for "Boxes" or type gnome-boxes in terminal

Step 3: Create Ubuntu VM

1. Click the "+" button or "Create a Virtual Machine"
2. GNOME Boxes shows available ISOs - select Ubuntu from the list
3. Choose your Ubuntu version (22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS recommended)
4. Click "Next"

Step 4: Configure Resources

• Memory: 4-8 GB
• Storage: 25-50 GB
• Click "Create"

Step 5: Install Ubuntu

1. Click on your VM to start
2. Select "Install Ubuntu"
3. Choose language and keyboard
4. Select "Erase disk and install Ubuntu" (only affects virtual disk)
5. Create your user account
6. Wait for installation (15-30 minutes)
7. Restart when prompted

Step 6: First Boot

Log in and complete Ubuntu's initial setup. Your VM is ready to use!

Tips:

• Right-click VM → Properties to adjust CPU cores or enable 3D acceleration
• GNOME Boxes handles most settings automatically
• The VM won't affect your Pop!_OS installation

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Backlinks

• GNOME-Boxes