2

I installed Ubuntu 10.04 on a computer with Windows on it (and later upgraded to 11.04 and 11.10). Now I can't remember whether Ubuntu was installed inside Windows (Wubi) or in its own partition. How can I find out which is the case?

Improve this question
2
  • Your question details are vague. How exactly did you install Ubuntu and Windows? For example, did you use Wubi or dual boot (separate partitions)?
    – iglvzx
    Nov 6, 2011 at 2:30
  • I installed it along windows but when I upgraded it I am a bit confused.I have windows and ubuntu right now but Ubuntu is not found in add/remove list of windows.
    – Abdul
    Nov 6, 2011 at 4:22

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
3

From Ubuntu

Open your file browser and click "File System". Do you see a host folder which—on opening—contains folders like Windows, Users, and Program Files? If so, Ubuntu is installed within Windows.

From Windows

Open "Add/Remove Programs" from the control panel. Is 'Ubuntu' listed among installed programs? If so, Ubuntu is installed within Windows.

Improve this answer
1
  • I installed it along windows but I have upgraded it three times.I am not sure when the change was brought in.But I am still confused how Win could come inside Ubuntu.
    – Abdul
    Nov 6, 2011 at 4:43
0

ok, you should open your control panel inside windows and see if a software entry by the name of ubuntu is present or not. If not the ubuntu is installed outside windows and vice versa.

Improve this answer
1
  • In the add remove list of windows Ubuntu is not listed.I initially installed it alongside windows but now what I find when I open is: Ubuntu Ubuntu(recoverymode) Previousversions Memorytest Memorytest M S Windows(on/dev/sda1)
    – Abdul
    Nov 6, 2011 at 4:35

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .