Ubuntu

Install Inside Windows; done. What now?

Asked by thewebguyuk

I am trying to install Ubuntu using the Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition CD I recieved today.

I have inserted the disc into my Windows Vista Hom Premium Dell laptop and chose the option to 'Install inside Windows' which tells me it's like installing any other application

I ran through that and created a log in and all that in the installation. When I restarted my laptop I didn't see any changes and it went straight to Vista. When I go to my control panel and try to find it installed, it isn't.

Has something gone wrong or have I missed something?

I can't find any record of it coming onto my laptop.

Question information

Language:
English Edit question
Status:
Answered
For:
Ubuntu Edit question
Assignee:
No assignee Edit question
Last query:
Last reply:
Revision history for this message
marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#1

I suggest you to install Ubuntu NOT using Wubi.

If you have installed Ubuntu via Wubi please uninstall it read http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php

Installing Ubuntu using Wubi make Ubuntu less robust and all problems that you will have to Windows can be affect your Ubuntu partition file.

I strongly suggest you to install Ubuntu+Windows in dual mode creating a real Ubuntu ext3 partition.
In this mode you can use Ubuntu and Windows ad usual and then using installed Ubuntu you can save or repair damaged (due viruses or other issue) Windows partitions data.

- Here the steps to install Ubuntu 8.04.1 https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall (pretty the same for Ubuntu 8.10)

Is very easy to install, if you need info please ask.

Thank you

Revision history for this message
Cushie (redhotwal) said : 		#2

You should get a option to choose which OS of you want during boot up, Windows is made the default, so you must look out for this screen. I have been running 8.04 with 'wubi' without any problems and I read and write to files on the C: drive.
There is also a option to press escape during boot up which gives a 'grub' screen where I suggest you choose the alternative 'check system' option this may fix a your problem. During install I trust you allowed enough space for the complete Ubuntu system. I made mine about 10 Gbt.

Can you help with this problem?

Provide an answer of your own, or ask thewebguyuk for more information if necessary.

To post a message you must log in.