Windows 7 not recognised in installation

Question

I tried to install Ubuntu 14.04 to dual boot on this Windows 7 64 bit laptop, but it didn't recognise Windows. Last week this machine failed to boot in Windows and all the Samsung Recovery options failed, and I didn't have a system disc, so I downloaded Windows 7 from the official digitalriver site, and managed to install it OK. From reading other threads it looks like that may be why it's not being recognised.

I just managed to install boot-repair and was given the following URL to share on the forum: http://paste.ubuntu.com/7409913/

Thanks for your help,

Andrew

P.S. I wouldn't mind too much using the BIOS to dual boot. There's 500GB altogether, and 250GB free space. Could I just install Ubuntu there, and then set the BIOS to boot to Windows or Ubuntu?

Possible duplicate of "Install alongside" option missing. How do I install Ubuntu beside Windows using "Something Else"? — karel, Jul 25 '19 at 15:06

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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Maybe this another post can help you with. The problem seems almost the same:

Windows 8 not recognised - AskUbuntu Topic

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered May 07 '14 at 12:19

Fernando

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Thanks a lot, I am hoping that somebody might be able to read my boot-info and understand what is going on and then advise. Andrew – user5412 May 07 '14 at 12:53

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 07 '14 at 13:06

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If your windows 7 is a 64bit, Get a 64bit ubuntu version.

I guess it will support your 64bit laptop.

answered May 07 '14 at 13:06

Windows 7 not recognised in installation

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