Run Ubuntu 11 as dual boot alongside Windows

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  1. SlasherIT
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    Run Ubuntu 11 as dual boot alongside Windows


    Hi,

    I wanna install Ubuntu (dual boot) alongside Windows. Is it as simple as just booting from the Live CD, selecting install Ubuntu, making a partition from the hard drive and installing? Is that it? After Ubuntu get's installed, when I boot up the computer, will it give me the option to boot from Windows or Ubuntu?

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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    Hello.



    Yes that's the way but using separate HDDs to boot them separately would save you a bunch of head-aches later.


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  4. SlasherIT
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    So when I install Ubuntu, when I start my computer, I will be presented to have the option to start Ubuntu or Windows right?

    I also hear something about the bootloader of the computer changing to the Windows one to GRUB, is that right? So GRUB will be used to boot Windows, am I right? If so, would that affect Windows in any way?

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  6. Al Fairclough
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    SlasherIT said:
    So when I install Ubuntu, when I start my computer, I will be presented to have the option to start Ubuntu or Windows right?

    I also hear something about the bootloader of the computer changing to the Windows one to GRUB, is that right? So GRUB will be used to boot Windows, am I right? If so, would that affect Windows in any way?

    Slasher
    Yes, the Bootloader will be changed to Grub2 on the newer versions of Ubuntu and Grub2 will be used to boot Windows. The process is quite straightforward and painless.

    As was mentioned above, the preferred method of installation is to install both the Ubuntu OS and Grub onto a separate drive, which you would then choose when the computer boots up. For we former Linux fanatics, who change Linux distros like socks, it makes life much easier.
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  7. SlasherIT
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    And GRUB2 doesn't affect Windows at all right? So after installation, it gives me the option upon booting to boot Windows or Ubuntu right?

    Please answer in detail, as I am wishing to install Ubuntu on a business laptop, so I want to make sure NOTHING GOES WRONG :).
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  8. SlasherIT
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    Anyone?
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  10. Shadowjk
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    It will not change anything

    Or if you would like to install Ubunutu inside windows without changing the Bootloader

    Then insert the Disk while you are logged on in windows then run wubi.exe

    After that Click

    Code:
    Install inside Windows
    This will create a Virtual Harddrive on your Windows Installation and give you the option to boot into either Ubuntu or Windows

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  11. SlasherIT
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    Sorry, but you didn't tell me if when I boot the computer if it will give me the option of booting Windows or Ubuntu. Could you please tell me? Soz.
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  12. Shadowjk
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    Yes it will - For both Methods

    I prefer the Install Inside of Windows because I do not like the GRUB2 Boot manager
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  13. SlasherIT
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    What's the difference between the Windows and GRUB2 boot manager?
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