Manually Setup A Ubuntu-Windows 7 Dual Boot
Why Ask Ubuntu recommends it
Ask Ubuntu users link it when someone's automatic install-alongside-Windows option fails or they need to see manual partitioning for a dual boot step by step.
Recommended by 2 people across 2 different months, 2012 to 2015.
What it is
A 20-minute screencast by Jeremy Matthews (FOSStek) showing how to manually partition a disk and install Ubuntu 11.10 alongside Windows 7. He demonstrates it in a VirtualBox Windows 7 install using the Ubuntu Live CD, with a focus on creating the second partition by hand.
What people said
Recommends santosamaru · 2012-08 · Ask Ubuntu · on “How to install linux without affecting my original OS?”
do you know the dual boot option ? Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect harmony. By default, Windows 7 takes over your boot-up process and wants to be your only OS, and Linux treats Windows like a weekend hobby you keep in a shed somewhere on your hard drive. But I've been dual-booting Ubuntu and some version of Windows 7 for nearly a year, and I've learned a lot about inconveniences, annoyances, and file-sharing necessities, and now I'll walk you through how to set up your systems
Recommends Neil · 2015-10 · Ask Ubuntu · on “Ubuntu 14.04 Install alongside Windows”
Flow thought this video i know is says Manually Setup A Ubuntu-Windows 7 Dual Boot but it will work with any version of Windows [this video] Skip to 9 mints if you have done partitioning
Cites GeneralxCyb0rg · 2013-10 · Ask Ubuntu · on “Problems when Installing Ubuntu alongside Windows”
I have been going through this same problem for the past 3 days. I burned a 12.04 LTS iso and 13.04 iso, here is what I found: Dual Booting from Wubi Known install issues for versions higher then 12.04 LTS Instructions/Guide on Dual Booting Manually Setup A Ubuntu-Windows7 Dual Boot: [this video] Instructions on setting up a manually dual boot by partitions hard disk My Solution What has worked for me was creating a live-disk of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and booting from disk. When prompted to select which type of installation you want to do, select boot alongside Windows 7/8. If not just erase you Ubuntu that is already there and reinstall. When making partitions for Ubuntu you need a Primary and Swap sp