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invalid EFI file path on windows 8
I installed ubuntu 13.04 on my new notebook (that came with windows 8 installed) and now when I try to load windows 8 appear the error:
impossible to find command 'drivemap'. (this is in ...
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GRUB2: When I choose Windows 8, error invalid EFI file path
I had a problem with install Ubuntu 13.04 next to Windows 8. I have a Dell inspiron 15 notebook with UEFI.
In Boot-setup I changed to Legacy Boot on and switched UEFI boot off. Then I installed ...
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binary is whitelisted installin from live-cd win8
i'm trying to install ubuntu 12.04.2 64bit on a asus k55n running a preinstalled win8.
the bios (of uefi o this computer) are set to load from UEFI usb device, the fast boot is disabled and the ...
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(U)EFI > Ubuntu vs Windows 8 - problems with booting Windows
I have a problem with a screwed dual-boot of ubuntu 13.04 and windows 8 on a new DELL XPS 12 (EFI/grub2) System not loading windows8 at all,... here is a story:
I've got a new DELL XPS 12 System with ...
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Issue while installing ubuntu as dual boot [duplicate]
I have Windows 8 professional presintalled on my hp pavilion m6. I need to install ubuntu 13.04 as dual boot. The windows partition i created is not detected on ubuntu installation. How do I install ...
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UEFI mode problem with windows 8 on sony vaio
This is Manorath. I tried all the options explained in the help page regarding uefi mode when I boot my sony vaio which already contain windows 8 in uefi mode when I am using the ubuntu cd as my first ...
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Resize Ubuntu side of dual boot UEFI
I have a correctly running setup with dual-booted Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.04. However, I would like to increase the root "partition" on the Ubuntu side, which has been complaining of low disk space. I ...
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How to install Kubuntu on Windows 8 for a [duplicate]
I've read Web-E answers to a dual boot for Windows 8 and Kubuntu. My problem arises in that the Wubi application causes an error message to come up. I do have the option to start Kubuntu or Windows 8 ...
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trying to dual boot Win 8 and Ubuntu 12.10
I have been trying to install Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 ( 64 Bit ) on a Lenovo twist notebook.
I have now installed Windows 8 ( with UEFI, secure boot disabled ) and I am following the instructions ...
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How can I boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu 13.04 on a PC with an EFI bootloader?
I just bought a Lenovo ideaPad Z400. I installed the ubuntu 13.04 without problem. Now, I cna't boot the windows 8. Eaither in secure boot mode enabled or disabled. I am frustrated. this is my ...
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Installing Ubuntu on an MDR disk - problems!
I have an MDR disk with Windows 8 installed and system reserved partition. I have tried installing Ubuntu from both disk and USB, and it just cannot pick up on my partition table either way. It thinks ...
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updating ubuntu while dual booting win8
ive had great help from u guys and you guys are doing a gr8 job ..thanks for that
i had a small doubt ,
i have a laptop that comes with win8 pre installed ,so the UEFI crap is there ... :(
i have ...
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ubuntu alongside windows 8 [duplicate]
i just bought myself a new laptop that comes with windows 8 pre installed ..
now i hate windows 8 ..
i wanted to know ..if i uninstall windows 8 and install windows 7 ,will the UEFI thing go away ? i ...
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ASUS windows 8 desktop dual boot is not working
ASUS windows 8 desktop dual boot is not working -
After I download tbe ubuntu ISO file and burn onto a CD , and select the boot sequence priority as CD , it won't come up. Showing that
load valid ...
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Updating Ubuntu to the latest
I've been using Ubuntu for quite some time now and I absolutely love it.
I recently purchased a laptop (Dell Inspiron 15r 5521) which is supported by Ubuntu (I checked in the certified hardware list). ...
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Ubuntu on Samsung series 7 Chronos. Advice please?
I just bought a refurbished Samsung series 7 (NP700Z5C). I got a great deal on it from Best Buy so that's why I went with it. My intention all along has been to remove windows 8 completely and install ...
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Dual boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu UEFI! Can't load windows 8 anymore
I have a samsung laptop with windows 8 single language pre installed and since it was bugging so much I decided to dual boot with ubuntu following this guide : ...
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How can I install ubuntu 12.10 with a UEFI boot (win8, without DVD driver)? [duplicate]
Dual boot. I tried with a bootable USB, but my computer still went straight to Windows 8. Then I followed the instruction on its website, tried with a windows-installer ...
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How do I install Ubuntu 13.04 & Win 8 dual boot on a samsung series 3 (NP350E5C)?
So I'm trying to install Ubuntu and I've been following the steps in this thread but with limited success.
My first error was after installing Ubuntu alongside Windows, from my USB Live Image, ...
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13.04 Will not boot on custom PC
I put in the DVD I just burnt of 13.04 in my disc drive and when I go to the boot menu, I click on UEFI and it says "Secure Boot not enabled." Then it loads up to a black screen with the text ...
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How to install Ubuntu as a dualboot with Windows 8 on Acer B113
I have an Acer B113 with Windows 8 installed. The problem is that when I try to boot the USB with Ubuntu or Xubuntu, the computer only restarts (flipping the Acer screen and black display). When I ...
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Install Ubuntu while running Windows 8
I am trying to install ubuntu onto my secondary HDD (F). I have windows 8 installed on my primary ssd (C). I have an iso file of the 64 bit ubuntu installation on a usb. My question is can I install ...
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Failed to mount /boot/efi
I just downloaded the lastest Version of Ubuntu13.04 from the official website(of course it is amd64)and my Computer is the ASUS-A45V Laptop.I used the universal usb installer to creater a boot usb ...
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Disabled Secure Boot and Enabled UEFI for dual-boot on Acer?
I have an Acer Aspire M laptop, which comes preinstalled with Windows 8, so it has this new UEFI stuff.
To get the Ubuntu LiveDVD running, I had to disable the UEFI completely and switch to legacy ...
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Dual boot in ubuntu with pre-installd windows 8 in hpg6-2301ax [duplicate]
I have a hp laptop with windoows 8 pre-installed.
I installed ubuntu-12.10 with wubi.exe, I got screen about about OS selection.
But when i choose ubuntu, it crashes saying wubildr.mbr file missing.
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After installing ubuntu 12.04.2, I can't load windows 8
I have a laptop with in-built windows 8. I installed Ubuntu 64 bit via the method shown on this Ubuntu page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI
After use boot-repair, in GRUB menu it shows ...
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I have installed ubuntu 12.04.2 64-bit, but it still not opening after installation [duplicate]
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04.2 alongside Windows 8 (pre-installed,default in laptop). After installing and restarting, only Windows 8 opens, I don't see Ubuntu.
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Dual Boot Win 8 Pro with Ubuntu 12.10
I have Win 8 Pro pre-installed on a laptop, and have a working 12.10 Ubuntu cd. The cd will run fine when I disable the secure-boot settings in the UEFI, but when I get it to try to install it from ...
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Windows 8 doesn't allow Ubuntu start-up
Scenario
Recently I build up my own desktop and decided to install as first OS Windows 8 (why did I do that...) as always I have both, Ubuntu and Windows, I though that installing Windows first would ...
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Dual booting UEFI Acer Aspier S7 Win8/Ubuntu 12.10
I have an Acer Aspire S7 which came with Windows 8 (UEFI) installed. I went ahead and installed Ubuntu 12.10 via a LiveUSB and everything seemed okay. After I rebooted, however, I couldn't boot into ...
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Un-able to re-boot Windows 8 after failed Ubuntu install
Ok, I tried installing Ubuntu 12.10 and when installing I went to click on Something Else to install to a pre-made partition but when I clicked on continue I realised I either missed (don't laugh) or ...
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How do I uninstall Ubuntu 12.10 (32-bit) and replace it with 12.10 (64-bit) without breaking my dual-boot with Windows 8?
I have a 64bit laptop running win 8 on my main partition and Ubuntu on another. My motherboard is UEFI if that makes a difference and here is my problem...
The current Ubuntu install is 32-bit. Since ...
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Has Samsung UEFI bug been fixed already? [closed]
I want to create a dual-boot win8/ubuntu system on Samsung NP300E5C laptop, which came with windows 8 pre-installed.When I searched for tips on installing linux on Samsung machines, I learned that, ...
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How to boot over multiple drives on a UEFI motherboard using Grub2
I have an SSD and a HDD, on a UEFI Motherboard. I can switch OS by changing boot order in BIOS, but I would prefer it if Grub2 simply listed Windows7 as a boot option.
Solving should help anyone who ...
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How to solve 'error: invalid efi path' while trying to boot Windows 7?
Here is the output of boot-repair: http://paste.ubuntu.com/5706404/
The GRUB keeps telling me this while I try to boot into Windows:
error: invalid efi path
I can boot into Ubuntu without ...
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Multiboot Win 7, Ubuntu + Linux on UEFI system
I am quite happy and content today. Yesterday I was able to install Ubuntu 12.10 on my VAIO-S Windows 7 machine from 2012 with UEFI and secure-boot. I've failed several times, but using the ...
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Windows 8 won't boot via grub after intalling 12.10 with boot-repair
I hope someone here might be able to help me.
I've just purchased a new Acer Aspire V3-771G laptop which came pre-installed with windows 8.
I shrunk the main windows partition and installed ubuntu ...
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answered Windows 8/Ubuntu 12.04 dual boot
I've had trouble with installing on an external hard drive like I planned to, so I've decided it would be better just to set up a dual boot on my system. I've been searching to make sure I do it ...
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Dual boot problem Windows 8 & Ubuntu 12.04
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed.
But when selecting Windows 8 to boot I get following error:
error: unknown command 'drivemap'
error: invalid EFI filepath
I ...
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Making a Bootable USB flash drive which will boot in EFI
I have recently bought a laptop with windows 8 (EFI) installed. I thought I'd be able to handle installing 12.04.2 relatively easily - how wrong could I be?
Using a live-usb I made using startup ...
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Windows 8 not booting from grub 2
I have done a fair amount of research, and started of by disabling the secure booting UEFI settings as well as the Intel Smart boot. I partitioned the drive accordingly and when I restarted the ...
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How can I fix the missing /NST/AutoNeoGrub0.mbr error on Windows 8?
I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 onto my Windows 8 UEFI HP Pavilion g6 laptop. I installed ubuntu by clicking 'something else' in the installation window.
I then made 4 partitions: /boot , / , /home and ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Dual boot UEFI Windows 8 Preinstalled ACER [duplicate]
I have read so many tutorials here on other places, but never see an instruction that is suitable for me.
I have tried to boot secureboot in UEFI boot all seems fine in the installation, but after the ...
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Unable to get the grub even after Boot-Repair is performed [duplicate]
I have hp pavillion sleekbook 14 with windows 8. I installed ubuntu only to find out that it cant be booted. I performed boot-repair as others in this forum have did. The boot-repair was successful. ...
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How can I repair the GRUB using Windows 8?
I am running on a HP Envy DV6 laptop with an AMD A8. It has windows 8. I installed Ubuntu from a LiveUSB that I created, but it wont give me the option to boot into it.
I disabled secureboot and ...
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EFI Stub Loader for Ubuntu 12.10/Windows 8 using rEFInd on Surface Pro
I'm trying to do a dual boot of Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 on my Surface Pro and would like to use rEFInd for my boot manager.
I do not want to ever install GRUB, including during installation of ...
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Why can't I boot Windows 7 from GRUB when an ext-HDD is connected?
I just installed ubuntu and I really like it, even though the dual-boot configuration took me at least 2 days :p
My dual-boot works fine, except for the fact my windows doesn't boot if one of my ...
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Install ubuntu (dual boot) - Toshiba U840 - impossible?
Already tried live linux usb key, wubi and pendrive linux. None of them worked - I still can't install ubuntu on my laptop.
I wanted a dual boot with windows 7 and ubuntu.
I already disabled uefi ...
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Intalling Ubuntu with Windows 8 on 32 bit System with UEFI
HP530 model, 2007 make, with 32 bit Processor (dual core T2400 by Intel), 945 chipset, and pre-installed Vista.
I upgraded vista to Win8 Pro and left 9GB free for installation of UBUNTU.
It is Safer ...
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No Grub and Can't Boot into Windows 8 After installing Ubuntu 12.10
First, I installed Windows 8 in my desktop PC. (Not pre-installed... I did it by myself). Then I booted the Ubuntu dvd in UEFI mode (Did the same with Windows 8) and installed Ubuntu 12.10 64bit. ...
