Do I have to partition the drive in windows before installing Ubuntu?

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Very quick and simple question but just want to make sure before I go ahead and install. I understand that Ubuntu 12.04.2 comes with the necessary keys to install alongside windows 8 with UEFI and Secureboot.

My question is can I just install via CD from boot and choose install alongside windows and choose partition size in this setup or do I have to partition the drive in windows before installing Ubuntu?

possible duplicate of Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed UEFI Supported Windows 8 system — Warren Hill, Mar 08 '13 at 21:44
thanks for the help, though i read this http://askubuntu.com/questions/206950/12-10-uefi-secure-boot-install which led me to believe that 12.04.2 had they keys for secure boot? am i misinterpreting? — Richlewis, Mar 08 '13 at 22:31
also this resource http://www.pcworld.com/article/2028388/two-ubuntu-linux-versions-can-now-work-with-secure-boot.html — Richlewis, Mar 08 '13 at 22:37

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 08 '13 at 21:44

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I would use the advanced partitioning tool in the installer, it works.

!!! Warning: If for some reason Ubuntu doesn't recognize Windows, do not try to partition it. This will ruin your data !!!

As far as I remember, the 64-bit version recognizes UEFI, but 32-bit doesn't.

answered Mar 08 '13 at 21:44

MadTux

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its ok im using 64bit,so the something else option? – Richlewis Mar 08 '13 at 21:46
should work. If it doesn't, Look at this:http://askubuntu.com/questions/221835/installing-ubuntu-on-a-pre-installed-uefi-supported-windows-8-system – MadTux Mar 08 '13 at 21:48

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 02 '14 at 16:58

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It's recommended to use the WINDOWS partition manager to create the empty space in which to install Ubuntu. Apparently GPartex doesn't see windows partitions in some circumstances.

answered Jan 02 '14 at 16:58

Gordon

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Do I have to partition the drive in windows before installing Ubuntu?

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