Tell me more ×
Ask Ubuntu is a question and answer site for Ubuntu users and developers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 0 down vote favorite

I bought a Sony Vaio with Windows 8 yesterday.

I want to install Ubuntu, (latest version), alongside Windows. There is an assist button on the laptop to enter the boot option menu, (otherwise, Windows 8 is booted by default.

Whenever I choose the, 'boot from CD' option, it says 'No operating system found'. CD is valid since I tried it on another computer and it worked fine. I have tried both versions, 12.04 and 12.10.

What is the problem, or how should I install Ubuntu on my laptop?

share|improve this question
Try to create a boot USB with Unetbootin from Win 8. – elclanrs Nov 28 '12 at 9:58
disabled secure boot ( or UEFI)? – Web-E Nov 28 '12 at 10:06
@Web-E there are two options UEFI (default) and Legacy. Should I choose Legacy? – seferov Nov 28 '12 at 10:09
Yea legacy. But first search for secure boot option. See if you can disable it. If not, check whether you can boot windows 8 in legacy mode. You may have to reinstall windows 8. Docs - help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI . Also use 64bit ubuntu. – Web-E Nov 28 '12 at 10:11

Know someone who can answer? Share a link to this question via email, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.