Do I need an active internet connection to install ubuntu 12.04 using wubi even after downloading the entire image file of the os.
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yep that looks like a dup but it is about 11.10 maybe the questions need merged??– TrailRiderJun 30, 2013 at 18:25
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Yes, you can. You need to have the iso file.– shantanuJun 30, 2013 at 18:34
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@TrailRider i don't think it needs merging, as it should generally be the same.– Thomas Ward ♦Jun 30, 2013 at 18:39
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No you do not need an internet connection. The following is from the Wubi FAQ's
Can I use an existing ISO/CD instead of letting Wubi download a new one?
Yes, physical CDs will be detected automatically, pre-downloaded ISOs should be placed in the same folder as Wubi.exe. Please note tha Wubi 8.10 requires the Desktop 8.10 CD/ISO. The DVD and Altrenate CD/ISO will not work. You can find the 8.10 ISO here. If Wubi does not find an appropriate ISO/CD and/or if the ISO/CD is corrupted, it will automatically download a new ISO. It is recommended to let Wubi download the ISO for you.
The Wubi website has a lot of other info., you might want to take a look at it if you still have questions.
One thing I would recommend it running your Disk Check utility before installing Wubi. One of the drawbacks of Wubi is that it is sensitive to a corrupted NTFS filesystem. Doing a diskcheck will help prevent any problems.
Note that Windows 8 is not compatible with Wubi To install on a Winodows 8 computer you will have to do a full install and it must be 64 bit.
Yes, you can. You need to have the iso file. Extract your iso file in a directory. Keep the wubi file in the same directory. Now run wubi.exe