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I recently got a laptop that came pre-installed with Windows 8. I would also like to run Linux, but I do not want to remove Windows, as many of the programs I use for school are only Windows-compatible.

I successfully booted using a USB into 'try Ubuntu', but when I went to install the only options were to overwrite Windows or 'something else' - it said no other operating system was detected.

I did some research into partitioning, but the guides all said to back up a Windows image (or something like that) in case something went wrong. However, I don't have any way of backing up (all my USB sticks are <4GB).

So I have a few questions:

  • How do I solve the issue with Windows 8 not being recognised? Using the built-in Ubuntu 'install alongside' would be so much easier than partitioning myself (I really don't want to mess anything up)
  • How big are Windows image backups? If they are <4GB I can use my USB stick and feasibly partition myself.
user234501
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Few pieces of advice

  • Create a recovery media disk of Windows 8.1. In most cases 2 DVD's are required. (Cannot emphasis this anymore)
  • Back up all your data, I am assuming you have access to required software.

Answers to your questions.

  • "Install Ubuntu along side windows" options is not presented all the time (Sorry I don't have an explanation)
  • Select "Something else"
  • There are a few good tutorial and YouTube videos explaining the process. I have listed them below.

Referances

  1. Dual boot windows 8 and ubuntu-12-10 in uefi mode
  2. Install Ubuntu Linux alongside windows
  3. Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed Windows 8 (64-bit) System (UEFI Supported)
  4. Here is a YouTube video of someone installing Ubuntu along side windows 8
  5. Here is another YouTube video on how to install Ubuntu along side windows 8
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Mahendra Gunawardena
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    Thank you so much! I am working at the moment, but next time I get a break I'll watch those YouTube videos - I prefer those to worded guides. – user234501 Jan 11 '14 at 13:12