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Dual Boot Ubuntu (Encrypted) & Windows 11

Step-by-step partition instructions to install Ubuntu with full LUKS disk encryption alongside Windows.

#SECURITY#STORAGE
  1. On the 'Installation Type' menu, select 'Erase disk and install Ubuntu' (don't worry, we will select dual boot in a subsequent step).
  2. Next, click the 'Advanced features...' button.
  3. Select 'Use LVM with the new Ubuntu installation' and check 'Encrypt the new Ubuntu installation for security'.
  4. Click OK. Return to the main setup screen and select the first option: "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows Boot Manager".
  5. Proceed with the installation to configure your encrypted dual-boot system.
Watch this video tutorial for a visual walkthrough:

Guide: Install Ubuntu with LUKS encryption alongside Windows