Dual Boot Linux Ubuntu 10.04 w/ Windows part 1

Part 1 of 2 on how to dual boot linux with Windows 7 or Vista.

In part 1 I go over getting your computer ready for linux as well as how to boot into your bootable USB key or CD.

In Part 2 we will go over the install processes. Stay tuned.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Dual
• Boot
• Linux
• Ubuntu
• 10.04
• Windows
• Vista

[kenmha]

So, having your data files on D: partition, does that mean when you have to reinstall Windows your programs and etc will still be intact?

[CoverlessTech]

@kenmha yup

[xellosomo]

In the disk partition part, it does not have the name 'unallocated space' but 'free space' after I shrunk the disk D. Is this a problem?

[CoverlessTech]

@xellosomo Right click the free space and click delete (volume). That will turn the "free space" into "unallocated space".

[Jacksonguitar6868]

if i install it to my hard disk will it ask me anyway without having to use a boot key?

[Hi675445]

you no u can gust download the installer no need to do this

[Hi675445]

my dont work vesamenu.c32 not a COM32R image

[hto1971]

not to be bad or anything why would you have win7 vista on it vista is a very bad os not worth if i had to pick from win/me or vista it would be win/me lol

[WarBloodNoScoper]

I have 4 partitions and I can't install Ubuntu :S

What can i do?

[T3hBAMFchann3l]

in the bios setup menu... i don't have the "removable devices" menu.... therefore it won't let me change boot priority

[ricardopcunha]

Hi, I have installed a dual boot with Ubuntu 11 and windows 7, I need to expand my /Home partition used on ubuntu. Can you send me any tip?

[TRONhack3r]

hey he has steam awesome....

[K1llerEel]

evryone who has vista should set up their computer like that guy

[brutaka359]

My computer wont boot up Ubuntu! It just says CDROM... Not Found and then activates Windows! :(