How can I install Ubuntu on a Win8 PC?

Question

how can I install Ubuntu on a Win8 Pc?  Thanks

Answer 1

how can I install Ubuntu on a Win8 Pc? Thanks

Have you tried to do it as a virtual machine under Hyper-V?
 

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David Wilkinson | Visual C++ MVP

Answer 2

You can dual boot, use a VM, or use Wubi.

 

Dual Boot Windows 7 Computer with Ubuntu:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9059/dual-boot-your-pre-installed-windows-7-computer-with-ubuntu/

 

Installing Ubuntu inside Windows using VirtualBox:

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/virtualbox

 

How To Run Ubuntu in Windows 7 with VMware Player:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/11287/how-to-run-ubuntu-in-windows-7-with-vmware-player/

 

Easily Install Ubuntu Linux with Windows Using the Wubi Installer:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9142/easily-install-ubuntu-linux-with-windows-using-the-wubi-installer/

Answer 3

I don't want to use a VM - I tried to set up dual boot - I tried downloading WUBI but the dual boot doesn't work (Doesn't show Ubuntu / win 8) just shows Win 8 only..

Answer 4

Wubi might not yet work with Windows 8 bootloader, installing on a separate partition would be the next step if you don't want a VM.

You could also ask about Wubi troubleshooting on the Ubuntu forums:

http://ubuntuforums.org

 

 

Answer 5

I don't want to use a VM - I tried to set up dual boot - I tried downloading WUBI but the dual boot doesn't work (Doesn't show Ubuntu / win 8) just shows Win 8 only..

I would have thought this was a good opportunity to try out Hyper-V.
 
But if you want to multi-boot, I strongly recommend BootIt Bare Metal:
 
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm
 
BootIt can boot anything, and it is a good partition manager also.
 

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David Wilkinson | Visual C++ MVP

Answer 6

davewilk - I agree, but this is a 32 bit PC.  That's a real handicap - VS doesn't work either...

 

I ended up using EasyBCD and a utility named iReboot within it.  Kinda screwy, but it works.

Thanks guys for your help!

 

 

Answer 7

well as far as it is known for now, Microsoft is using a new frame ware for booting windows 8 ( secure boot / UEFI ) which requires other os's to digitally have signed algorithm ( just like drivers ). all that being said, you either have to be looking for distribution that has been signed, or to deactivate the secure boot option on your pc ( restart -> press F10 or esc  to enter to bios settings ) in which begs the question that what happens to all PC's manufactured up until now ? ( no pc has the option yet )

 

or you can try to install ubuntu as default os ( after installing windows on a separate partition ) so the default bootloader would be grub, then it loads into other os boot loader.

 

however i liked your question  as i too came across the same problem.  let us know if you make any progress.

 

kindest regards 

 

Ben

Answer 8

at the moment since it is a developer preview i would not consider trying it until the beta comes out since its a peview it is not designed to be a full blown os its just a preview of wats to come i recommend just wait until the beta of windows 8 comes out

Answer 9

use EasyBCD and then install ubuntu using WUBI...then it will show ubuntu in the boot menu.