How to install latest Linux side by side of Windows 7
I have tried Ubuntu and other variants in virtual machine, but now I am thinking to move to linux now.
I have downloaded linux 13.04 64bit and trying to install along with windows 7, in different partition.
Problem is Linux is offering easy installation with Wubi which supports only up-to Ubuntu 12.10Lts.
Tried installing from USB but but got some error (something like bootable partition not found), in desired partition.
Please give me some tutorial to install linux in different partition along side of windows.
I also don't want to ruin windows partition, it will take me another full day to setup everything.
I have downloaded linux 13.04 64bit and trying to install along with windows 7, in different partition.
Problem is Linux is offering easy installation with Wubi which supports only up-to Ubuntu 12.10Lts.
Tried installing from USB but but got some error (something like bootable partition not found), in desired partition.
Please give me some tutorial to install linux in different partition along side of windows.
I also don't want to ruin windows partition, it will take me another full day to setup everything.
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Kaustubh KatdareSo, the problem seems to be with your system not able to recognise the USB. Most of the times, the problem lies with how the USB has been created. I'd recommend trying out this program: #-Link-Snipped-# that creates a proper USB. the program requires you to have an ISO ready. Do you have it?
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Anoop Kumar
USB booting is fine.. at time of choosing partition. I am getting problem, kind of bootable partition not found.Kaustubh KatdareSo, the problem seems to be with your system not able to recognize the USB.
I don't want to select windows 7 partition to install linux.
I also used UNetbootin, good tool👍 -
Abhishek Rawal
Which means you haven't created /boot partition.ianoopTried installing from USB but but got some error (something like bootable partition not found), in desired partition.
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Here's short & simple guide :
- Insert "Bootable Linux Pendrive".
- When it asks to select the install mode for eg: "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7" , "Install Ubuntu on entire Partition" ,etc. You will see last option saying "Something else" : Click on that.
- Now manually allot partitions :
/boot (which includes kernel, 250 MB is more than enough)
/ (Root partition, 25 - 30 GB is more than enough even if you gonna install too many of apps)
/home (This partition should be quite big as it has many hidden configuration files & it's most used directory by user, I keep this partition around 115 GB : You can allot as per your use)
SWAP (This partition should be alloted memory 2x times that of your RAM size)
Click on "Next" & Ubuntu will be installed alongside Win7.
By The Way, I have already created a thread for that, I guess : Step-to-step guide to install Linux -
Anoop KumarThanks.. I will try today.
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Anoop KumarOK.. I installed Ubuntu but here is the problem , boot optionis not ccoming for Ubuntu
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Abhishek RawalWeird.
Post the gparted HD partition table please.
BTW,Have you selected bootloader in same Hard-drive as that of Windows ? (This is recommended)
Something like sda (first hd) & sdb (2nd).
You can see the bootloader option under partition table.
It's recommended that bootloader is installed in same partition (eg: sda) where Windows is installed.
Note : Wait, Imma boot 7 & will let you know graphically.
Edit :Image Added
You can see that first 2 ntfs partitions are of Windows & 2 x ext4 , a swap partition & another ext4 partition is of Linux.
As Both OS is installed in same hard-drive but different partitions, you can see /dev/sdax.
#-Link-Snipped-# I assume that you've installed both OS in two different Hard-drives.Make sure both OS installed in same hard-drive(eg : sda or sdb or sdc) but different partition.And if you're using sda then install bootloader in sda only. -
Anoop KumarYes HDD is same... And the I shrinked one of my partition and created partitions for boot, root and home as above.
Weird thing is can't able to connect to WiFi from live USB boot, wifi connected but internet not workin. Otherwise I there was an option to repair boot via Internet.
Edit: Its same as your partitions..
NTFS and Ex4. -
Abhishek Rawal
Dell laptop ?ianoopWeird thing is can't able to connect to WiFi from live USB boot, wifi connected but internet not workin. Otherwise I there was an option to repair boot via Internet.
I just dual-booted 7 & Kubuntu, I am getting grub while starting the PC with Kubuntu & Windows 7 option.ianoopYes HDD is same... And the I shrinked one of my partition and created partitions for boot, root and home as above.
What's up with your rig ? 😕
Show me the gparted partition table screenshot please. -
Anoop KumarHere is my partitions.
unknown files systems are linux one.
I am on desktop. -
Abhishek RawalThat's Windows 8, right ?
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Anoop KumarIt's windows 7 sp1. FX-AMD+ASUS.
i have already disabled quick boot and verified that windows waiting time is there.
So it got to be problem with grub loading.
trying to update grub : #-Link-Snipped-#
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Abhishek Rawal
Usually when you install any Linux OS after Windows 7 , it automatically installs & updates the grub loader.ianoopIt's windows 7 sp1. FX-AMD+ASUS.
i have already disabled quick boot and verified that windows waiting time is there.
So it got to be problem with grub loading.
trying to update grub : #-Link-Snipped-#
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Fix : Ubuntu – ErrorianoopWeird thing is can't able to connect to WiFi from live USB boot, wifi connected but internet not workin. Otherwise I there was an option to repair boot via Internet.
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Abhishek Rawal
If above kernel source doesn't fix the problem then, choose the correct one from : Ubuntu – ErrorianoopWeird thing is can't able to connect to WiFi from live USB boot, wifi connected but internet not workin. Otherwise I there was an option to repair boot via Internet. -
Anoop KumarIts power cut due to stormy weather.. I will continue tomorrow😀
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Anoop KumarOk.. this post is coming from ubuntu 13.04😀.
Had to choose option "install alongside of windows".
Problem is windows 7 is gone. I can repair W7 from live USB but in that case Ubuntu will not be visible.
sudo update-grub
is identifying W7 but not recovering it.
Somewhere I read easyBCD (in W7) can do the job. Is there anyway I can recover W7 from ubuntu only?
Meanwhile I installed linuxmint but didn't liked it. -
Abhishek RawalLOL Why your PC is having problems in dual-booting, I don't understand.
This is the reason why I asked you to choose : Something else.ianoopProblem is windows 7 is gone. I can repair W7 from live USB but in that case Ubuntu will not be visible.
While in boot screen, just select the "Windows 7" : doesn't hitting on that option loads the Windows OS ?ianoopSomewhere I read easyBCD (in W7) can do the job. Is there anyway I can recover W7 from ubuntu only? -
Abhishek Rawal
In Terminal Type :ianoopis identifying W7 but not recovering it.
Somewhere I read easyBCD (in W7) can do the job. Is there anyway I can recover W7 from ubuntu only?
sudo os-prober
Post it's output. -
Anand TamariyaAlso post the content of /boot/grub/grub.cfg . That might give some clue.
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Anoop KumarI was able to get dual boot (W7 + Ubuntu 13) using EasyBCD . It was working fine.
But i can't able to resolve issue for wifi and now I installed linux Mint (UI doen't seems perfect, need to tweak it).
😀
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