Installing Ubuntu 13.04 with Windows 7


  1. jrj350
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    Installing Ubuntu 13.04 with Windows 7


    I have a Dell laptop. I want to do a dual install, first Windows 7 followed by Ubuntu 13.04.
    I would like to know if Ubuntu 13.04 installs as it normally does when installing with Windows 7.
    I know Ubuntu 13.04 does not install easily with Windows 8 so I am curious about Windows 7.
    I am not looking for any information on installing Ubuntu with Windows 8. I am only interested in installing Windows 7 and Ubuntu 13,04.
    If anyone is interested, I have tried Windows 8 and absolutely despise so much about it.
    Thank you
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  3. Bluesan
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    jrj350 said:
    I have a Dell laptop. I want to do a dual install, first Windows 7 followed by Ubuntu 13.04.
    I would like to know if Ubuntu 13.04 installs as it normally does when installing with Windows 7.
    I know Ubuntu 13.04 does not install easily with Windows 8 so I am curious about Windows 7.
    I am not looking for any information on installing Ubuntu with Windows 8. I am only interested in installing Windows 7 and Ubuntu 13,04.
    If anyone is interested, I have tried Windows 8 and absolutely despise so much about it.
    Thank you
    Here are the instructions I use to set-up dual boots...

    Ubuntu Guide

    A user may experience problems dual-booting Ubuntu and Windows. In general, a Windows OS should be installed first, because its bootloader is very particular. A default Windows installation usually occupies the entire hard drive, so the main Windows partition needs to be shrunk, creating free space for the Ubuntu partitions...
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  4. SandeepP
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    jrj350 said:
    I have a Dell laptop. I want to do a dual install, first Windows 7 followed by Ubuntu 13.04.
    I would like to know if Ubuntu 13.04 installs as it normally does when installing with Windows 7.
    I know Ubuntu 13.04 does not install easily with Windows 8 so I am curious about Windows 7.
    I am not looking for any information on installing Ubuntu with Windows 8. I am only interested in installing Windows 7 and Ubuntu 13,04.
    If anyone is interested, I have tried Windows 8 and absolutely despise so much about it.
    Thank you
    Hi jrj350,

    Also, check this video below which might be useful for you:

    Dual Boot Ubuntu 13.04 and Windows 7 *NOT WUBI* - YouTube

    Hope it helps.
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  6. gregrocker
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    And our own forums tutorial: Dual Boot - Windows 7 and Linux - Windows 7 Forums
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  7. jrj350
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    All right, thank you for the replies. Now all I have to do is get Windows 7. This hasn't proven to be that easy here in Israel. I guess I will try the Internet.
    Again, thank you.
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  8. gregrocker
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    Your specs say that Win7 Home Premium came on the HP All-in-one. Is this correct? If so then everything you need is here to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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  10. theog
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    I have a Dell laptop.

    How to use Dell Recovery Partition,make Recovery Disks & how to order Microsoft official Dell OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks.
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  11. SandeepP
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    jrj350 said:
    All right, thank you for the replies. Now all I have to do is get Windows 7. This hasn't proven to be that easy here in Israel. I guess I will try the Internet.
    Again, thank you.
    Hi jrj350,

    If you are using a dell system then you can download the Windows 7 and install it using the product key on the COA label of your system:

    Windows 7 Professional 'N' versions, where to find download?

    You can also make a backup using Dell Datasafe software from the link below:

    http://dell.to/18w8gyx

    Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.
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  12. herqulees
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    Why not just install Ubuntu IN Windows? You install it like any program, restart the computer and it asks if you want Windows or Ubuntu, and if/when you're ever done with Ubuntu you start Windows and uninstall it like a program too. Installing Ubuntu with the Windows installer | Ubuntu This way no messing with bootloaders, well, it does mess with the bootloader, but is much safer to revert with this in the event of issues.
    EDIT: Sorry the second I posted that I saw in the link it says no 13.04 support. My bad.
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