Partitioning before Install

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    MPREv said:



    As I think creating the partions (wanted like shown in first post) using the guide you posted,
    using the diskpart tool will work creating basic partitins.

    There is a little question ...
    Why this tool is not included in the standard Installation DVD

    The diskpart tool is part of the Windows 7/Vista installation media, actually is even a part of XP, it can even be used while using Windows; have a look at this tutorial.

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    Summing up I got following to options to prepare the partitions:

    1. Use Windows Diskpart:DISKPART : At PC Startup
    2. Use Linux (GParted): Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony

    And also for booting the system there are two options.
    1. Using Windows Boot manager (Easy BCD)
    2. Using Linux Boot manager (Grub)

    For Grub I heard that it could sometimes wrack up Windows 7.
    So I was thinking about the Windows 7 boot manager.
    Now I read @ the lifehacker that there Grub is used without problems ...
    so atm I’m unsure.
    But thinking of W7 Boot manager, cause I probably would more often change the Linux System for testing purposes

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    The diskpart tool is part of the Windows 7/Vista installation media, actually is even a part of XP, it can even be used while using Windows; have a look at this tutorial.

    DISKPART : At PC Startup
    Oh, thats great! I've misunderstood that it is only included in the Rescue CD.
    But so. Perfect.

    Hmm no real dual boot.
    But It would be great if it is possible to be able to boot the OS installed on the Hard drive also in the VM :)
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    You could use WUBI it runs and boots from a virtual HDD from within Windows.

    Wubi - Ubuntu Installer for Windows

       Information

    Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users that can bring you to the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other Windows application, in a simple and safe way. Are you curious about Linux and Ubuntu? Trying them out has never been easier!
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    Bare Foot Kid said:
    You could use WUBI it runs and boots from a virtual HDD from within Windows.

    Wubi - Ubuntu Installer for Windows

       Information

    Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users that can bring you to the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other Windows application, in a simple and safe way. Are you curious about Linux and Ubuntu? Trying them out has never been easier!

    I just dl'd and installed Ubuntu from the link above to my actual PC.

    click to enlarge
    Partitioning before Install-wubi.jpg Partitioning before Install-wubi2.jpg
    Last edited by Bare Foot Kid; 29 Aug 2011 at 17:47.
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  6. Posts : 3,302
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    BFK

    Can you install Wubi to a separate partition same HD as windows or does it have to go onto your windows partition.

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    xxxdannyxxx said:
    BFK

    Can you install Wubi to a separate partition same HD as windows or does it have to go onto your windows partition.

    Danny
    Hello Danny.

    I just worked this out for you, run the Ubuntu installer in Windows 7, have a look at these.

    click to enlarge
    Partitioning before Install-wubi5.jpgPartitioning before Install-wubi6.jpg
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  8. Posts : 11,408
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       #18

    Hi Ted

    Looks to be the same as

    Dual Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu

    Ray.
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    theog said:
    Hi Ted

    Looks to be the same as

    Dual Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu

    Ray.

    Hello Ray.


    I guess it does, I've never looked at that tutorial, oh well.
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  10. Posts : 3,302
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    Hi Ted

    I went ahead earlier and installed it to a spare partition (25gig) at the end of my drive and it ran awfully slow and occasionally wouldn't boot into Ubuntu properly.So uninstalled it and put it onto my windows drive allocating the same amount of space and it runs much better that way.Can't really see a reason for this but that's how it was for me.Did you try it on a separate partition.I would rather have it there to reduce image sizes.

    Danny
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