how to install ubuntu 14.0.1 inside/alongside windows 8.1 preinstalled laptop?

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I have purchased a new laptop with windows 8.1 preinstalled. I want to use ubuntu 14.0.1 on my laptop without uninstalling windows. I have created bootable usb stick for installing ubuntu. But when i open wubi.exe install inside windows option is not there. Is there something like you can't install ubuntu 14.0.1 inside windows? If not, then how do i accomplish this task?

You won't be able to use Wubi on your computer that came with Windows 8 preinstalled, but you can create a regular (non-Wubi) installation alongside your Windows system: Installing Ubuntu on a Pre-Installed Windows 8 (64-bit) System (UEFI Supported) — Eliah Kagan, Aug 31 '14 at 07:45

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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Welcome aboard to Linux! Bad news first - You can no longer use wubi.exe to install (dual boot) Ubuntu.

Good news is you can dual boot Windows 8.1 & Ubuntu 14.04

Follow the below links

AskUbuntu

ItsFoss

It may look longer but it worked for me.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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answered Aug 31 '14 at 07:27

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how to install ubuntu 14.0.1 inside/alongside windows 8.1 preinstalled laptop?

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