Installing Ubuntu 13.04 with Windows 7

[jrj350]

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

 

[Bluesan]

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...

Ubuntu Raring Installation -

 

[SandeepP]

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.

 

[gregrocker]

And our own forums tutorial: Dual Boot - Windows 7 and Linux - Windows 7 Forums

 

[jrj350]

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.

 

[gregrocker]

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

 

[theog]

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.
Manuals | Dell US
RouteTo
Dell - Support

 

[SandeepP]

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:

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...fessional-n-versions-where-find-download.html

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.

 

[herqulees]

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.