Dual Boot Windows 8.1 And Ubuntu
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
This is the ultimate guide to dual booting Windows 8.1 and
Ubuntu. I have previous experience at writing Windows 8 dual boot guides
as I have two that have been quite successful at Everyday Linux User.
This guide is an update really to those guides. As time moves on it gets easier to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 8.1.
This is a complete guide covering the following topics:
This guide is an update really to those guides. As time moves on it gets easier to install Ubuntu alongside Windows 8.1.
This is a complete guide covering the following topics:
- Create a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive
- Turn off fastboot
- Boot into Ubuntu
- Install Ubuntu Alongside Windows 8
- Setup The Bootloader
- Troubleshooting
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Backup Your Computer
Backup Your Computer.
In previous guides I have recommended taking a backup using Microsoft's own backup and recovery tools.
I no longer recommend using that software. Instead I prefer to use and recommend Macrium Reflect.
Macrium Reflect is free software that makes it possible for you to create full system images of the partitions on your hard drive.
Click this for the full guide to backing up your hard drive using Macrium Reflect.
I no longer recommend using that software. Instead I prefer to use and recommend Macrium Reflect.
Macrium Reflect is free software that makes it possible for you to create full system images of the partitions on your hard drive.
Click this for the full guide to backing up your hard drive using Macrium Reflect.
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Create Space On Your Hard Drive
Create Space On Your Hard Drive.
In order to dual boot Ubuntu and Windows 8.1 you need to make space on your hard drive.
Windows 8.1 takes up a large proportion of your hard drive but you can shrink the partition in order to make space for Ubuntu.
It is perfectly safe to shrink the partition as it just frees up unused space but you must make sure that you don't shrink it too far as it can destroy important files.
Follow this tutorial for shrinking your Windows partition.
Windows 8.1 takes up a large proportion of your hard drive but you can shrink the partition in order to make space for Ubuntu.
It is perfectly safe to shrink the partition as it just frees up unused space but you must make sure that you don't shrink it too far as it can destroy important files.
Follow this tutorial for shrinking your Windows partition.
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Create A Bootable Ubuntu UEFI USB Drive
Ubuntu UEFI USB Drive.
After making space on your hard drive you need to download
Ubuntu, create a USB drive and turn off fast boot in order to be able to
boot into Ubuntu.
Click create a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive and boot into Ubuntu.
Make sure you follow the whole guide otherwise you won't be able to boot into Ubuntu.
Click create a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive and boot into Ubuntu.
Make sure you follow the whole guide otherwise you won't be able to boot into Ubuntu.
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Install Ubuntu Alongside Windows 8.1
Ubuntu 14.10 Desktop.
To start the Ubuntu installer click on the "Install Ubuntu" icon on the desktop.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Choose Your Language
Ubuntu Installer Welcome Screen.
The first thing you need to do is choose your language by clicking on the appropriate item in the list.
Click "Continue" to move onto the next step.
Click "Continue" to move onto the next step.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Set Up A Wireless Connection
Set Up A Wireless Connection.
You are now given the opportunity to connect to a wireless network.
If you have a good internet connection then I recommend connecting to your wireless network as it will download updates during the installation.
To connect to a wireless connection choose the "Connect To This Network" radio button, select the network you wish to connect to and enter the security key.
If you have a poor internet connection I recommend leaving updates until after the installation.The reason for this is that if you are half way through the installation and your connection dies you will have to start again.
By installing the operating system
first you will at least have a working installation. The updates can be
installed as and when they have finished downloading.
Click "Continue" to move on to the next step.
If you have a good internet connection then I recommend connecting to your wireless network as it will download updates during the installation.
To connect to a wireless connection choose the "Connect To This Network" radio button, select the network you wish to connect to and enter the security key.
If you have a poor internet connection I recommend leaving updates until after the installation.The reason for this is that if you are half way through the installation and your connection dies you will have to start again.
Click "Continue" to move on to the next step.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Preparing To Install Ubuntu
Preparing To Install Ubuntu.
A checklist will appear showing you how prepared you are for installing Ubuntu.
In the previous step I mentioned that it is probably better to not be connected if you have a poor internet connection and so whether you are connected or not isn't really a deal breaker.
Ideally you should plug in a laptop before installing Ubuntu, especially if you are connected to the internet and you are downloading updates on the fly.
There is a checkbox at the bottom of the screen asking whether you want to install third party software in order to play MP3 audio files and Flash videos.
It is up to you whether you check this box or not. If you decide not to do it now it is not a disaster because there is a simple method for doing it after the installation.
Click "Continue".
- Do you have at least 7.1 gigabytes of disk space?
- Are you connected to the internet?
- Are you connected to a power source?
In the previous step I mentioned that it is probably better to not be connected if you have a poor internet connection and so whether you are connected or not isn't really a deal breaker.
Ideally you should plug in a laptop before installing Ubuntu, especially if you are connected to the internet and you are downloading updates on the fly.
There is a checkbox at the bottom of the screen asking whether you want to install third party software in order to play MP3 audio files and Flash videos.
It is up to you whether you check this box or not. If you decide not to do it now it is not a disaster because there is a simple method for doing it after the installation.
Click "Continue".
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How To Install Ubuntu - Installation Type
Installation Type.
This is the part where in the other dual boot guides I used to
recommend choosing the something else option and creating the
partitions required to install Ubuntu.
Now though, as long as you have created a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive you should see the option to install alongside Windows 8.1.
Selecting this option is perfectly valid and will not overwrite Windows, it will also put the UEFI bootloader into the correct partition.
Click "Install Now".
Now though, as long as you have created a UEFI bootable Ubuntu USB drive you should see the option to install alongside Windows 8.1.
Selecting this option is perfectly valid and will not overwrite Windows, it will also put the UEFI bootloader into the correct partition.
Click "Install Now".
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How To Install Ubuntu - Write The Changes To Disk
Write The Changes To Disks.
A message will appear asking whether you want to write the changes to disk.
The message will show the partitions that are going to be created. If you selected the default options you will get a partition created for Ubuntu and one for swap space.
NOTE: This is the point of no return. If you accept these changes and click "Continue" then Ubuntu will be installed into the free drive space.
Make sure you have taken a backup first.
Click "Continue" to install Ubuntu otherwise click "Go Back" if you are at all unsure.
The message will show the partitions that are going to be created. If you selected the default options you will get a partition created for Ubuntu and one for swap space.
NOTE: This is the point of no return. If you accept these changes and click "Continue" then Ubuntu will be installed into the free drive space.
Make sure you have taken a backup first.
Click "Continue" to install Ubuntu otherwise click "Go Back" if you are at all unsure.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Choose Your Timezone
Choose Your Timezone.
Assuming you decided to carry on, a map of the world will appear.
Click where you live on the map and then click "Continue".
This will be used to set the clock on your computer when you boot into Ubuntu.
Click where you live on the map and then click "Continue".
This will be used to set the clock on your computer when you boot into Ubuntu.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Choose Your Keyboard Layout
Choose Keyboard Layout.
Choose your keyboard layout by choosing the language for the keyboard in the left pane and then the layout in the right pane.
Click "Continue" to move on.
Click "Continue" to move on.
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How To Install Ubuntu - Create A User
Create A User.
The last step is to create the default user to be used within
Ubuntu. You will be able to create further users after Ubuntu is
installed but you need one to get you going in the first place.
Enter your name and choose a name for the computer in order to identify it on the network.
Now enter a username followed by a password. You will need to repeat the password.
Click here for a guide showing how to choose a good password.
Ubuntu can be set up to login automatically or to require a password to login. Choose the option that suits your own personal preference. I would personally always require a user to login first.
There is a checkbox for choosing whether to encrypt the data within your home folder.
When you are finished setting up a user click "Continue".
Enter your name and choose a name for the computer in order to identify it on the network.
Now enter a username followed by a password. You will need to repeat the password.
Click here for a guide showing how to choose a good password.
Ubuntu can be set up to login automatically or to require a password to login. Choose the option that suits your own personal preference. I would personally always require a user to login first.
There is a checkbox for choosing whether to encrypt the data within your home folder.
When you are finished setting up a user click "Continue".
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How To Install Ubuntu - Wait For Installation To Complete
Wait For The Files To Install.
After the installation has completed restart your computer.
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