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How to install Ubuntu on windows 7 with out distrubig windows

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For : there are two practical ways to run Ubuntu without "destroying" Windows — run it inside Windows with a virtual machine, or install it alongside Windows on its own partition (dual-boot). As and suggested, the VM route is the safest; is correct that dual-booting requires a separate partition. Below are concrete, low-risk steps and a few troubleshooting points to make either approach go smoothly.

Dual-boot (native performance): 1) Back up everything and create Windows 7 repair media or a full system image before touching partitions. 2) In Windows use Disk Management to shrink C: and leave at least 25–30 GB of unallocated space. 3) Make a bootable Ubuntu installer (USB is more common today) and boot it in the same firmware mode Windows uses (BIOS/legacy or UEFI). 4) Choose manual partitioning: create an ext4 root (20–30 GB), optional separate /home, and only add swap if you need hibernation or have very little RAM. 5) Install the bootloader to the main disk so you get a boot menu. Take care not to format the Windows partition.

Virtual machine (no partitioning): allocate at least 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), 20+ GB disk, and enable CPU virtualization in firmware. After installing Ubuntu in the VM, add the guest tools/additions for better display, mouse, and shared folders. Use snapshots before major changes so you can roll back; a VM never overwrites the Windows bootloader.

Troubleshooting and final cautions: if Windows won’t boot after a dual-boot, use the Windows repair media to restore its bootloader, then reinstall GRUB from a live USB if needed. If unsure or nervous about partitioning, start with a VM to learn Ubuntu first — it avoids risk and lets you try the distro before committing to a physical install. Thanks to and others for starter tips; follow the backup and firmware-mode precautions and the process will be safe.

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you can use Vmware Player

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The Ubuntu live CD will allow you to do a side by side installation (dual boot), but I believe you need to have a separate drive or partition in order to maintain both OS.

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Simply get the Installation CD, and once you insert it into the cd-drive, it will avail you with options, which are not so hard to follow ..

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2 ways, installing using a virtual machine to host the ubuntu, or installation on the physical hard-disk by creating a partition, making sure that you do not overwrite the one windows is in.

Virtual machines would include VMWare Player and VirtualBox
http://mikesmithers.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/installing-ubuntu-in-virtualbox-on-a-windows-7-host/

Dual boot:
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/dual-boot-windows-7-ubuntu.html

Hope these help...

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