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First is how valuable is the Windows 10. If very and you have no backup then try to fix windows 10 by booting to a similar dvd. MS offers the disc images and can be made into a usb to fix.
Then I'd suggest that you use a live linux either after or before to monitor the disk and to see what partitions you have.
You may have been better trying a free virtual machine.
The Ubuntu developers have a site available online (link below) dedicated specifically to this situation and it has been available for years so try giving it a read so you have an understanding of the process and post back if you have specific question.
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