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Unable to install Ubuntu 13.04 along side Windows 8 on Dell Inspiron 3521

I bought a new laptop - Dell Inspiron 3521 which came preloaded with windows 8. As usual, My first step after buying a new laptop is to install Ubuntu. Hence followed this guide - Installing Ubuntu ...
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Samsung UEFI Laptop won't boot from Live USB (Preinstalled with Windows 8

I have a Saumsung 5 Ultrabook preinstalled with Windows 8, and am looking to do away with Windows completely, and install Ubuntu (So far I've been trying with 13.04 64bit). I made my LiveUSB using ...
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Dual boot on a UEFI machine with two hard-drives

I built a machine with an ASUS UEFI motherboard (P8Z77-V LK) and two SSDs (a Samsung and an Intel). I installed Windows 8 on the first SSD, the Samsung. Then I went through the Ubuntu 13.04 64-bit ...
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Laptop that come with Windows 8 does not show grub

I have a Sony Vaio SVE14A27CXH that came with Windows 8 and UEFI BIOS from factory. I have been trying to install Ubuntu 13.01 with no success. I have already suffered with "Operating System not ...
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Grub on HDD doesn't see Win8 on SSD [closed]

I've installed Ubuntu on second drive - HDD - when I start computer grub is shown, ubuntu and windows8 are shown in grub, ubuntu starts normally, but when I choose windows I get this message: "can't ...
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Is it possible to install Ubuntu on my Windows 8 computer without any CD or USB drive?

Read entire post CAREFULLY before answering. This question will make you confused if you don't. Information (May skip :P) OS : Windows NT 6.2 (Windows 8 K) Equipped hard disk Total 1TB, 1 disk C: ...
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Replace windows8 with ubuntu from dual-boot

I have an Acer Aspire 5349, came with win7 preinstalled, but Win8 installed as only OS, so none of that UEFI crap. Recently installed ubuntu 13.04 as dual-boot (NOT with wubi) but now I want to ...
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Does installing ubuntu dual boot with Windows 8 preinstalled via liveusb overwrite Windows bootloader?

I have used Ubuntu a lot, mostly through dual boot with windows. I had recently purchased new laptop with Windows 8, on which I tried to install Ubuntu 12.04.2 amd64 through wubi like before but I ...
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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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Installing Ubuntu on an Asus Vivotab Smart Windows 8 32-bit processor tablet

Good day, I just got an Asus Vivotab Smart with Windows 8 but the processor is actually a 32-bit type. I am kinda confused with the Ubuntu version to install (32-bit or 64-bit). I have read all 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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Windows 8 doesn't boot after installing Ubuntu (UEFI)

I installed Ubuntu with my UEFI installation of Windows 8 (with windows 7 boot-loader because I don't know how to recover it), and after grub installed, I was no longer able to boot Windows 8. I tried ...
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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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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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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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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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Black Screen when booting live usb (Ubuntu 12.10 and 13.04) [duplicate]

this forum is my last chance. I have a Acer Aspire X3470 and I am trying to boot ubuntu live USB. I already tried to boot from the Ubuntu desktop image 12.10 and 13.04 but with the same result. When I ...
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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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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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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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How to restore Windows 8 UEFI after deleting Ubuntu Partition?

I bought a Fujitsu with pre-installed Windows 8. I wanted to dual boot Ubuntu as I had done on my previous Windows 7 laptop. I followed some guides and managed to install it, with the GRUB boot ...
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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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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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Grub EFI entries and Boot-Repair

I installed Ubuntu 12.10 on a Dell laptop with OEM Windows 8 on it. At first, my Grub menu didn't show at all, so I changed the /etc/default/grub file commenting the line GRUB_HIDDEN_TIMEOUT=0. After ...
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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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Problem with Win8 and Ubuntu [duplicate]

This is my first post on the forum. Greetings all. I wanted to know if they can fix a problem I had with my current laptop. I explain: A few days ago I bought a new laptop. Acer Aspire Model ...
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Ubuntu boots to black screen until battery is removed and reinserted

I have a Toshiba laptop that was running Windows 8. I installed Ubuntu 12.10 and deleted Windows 8 in the install. Ubuntu worked fine until I shut the PC down. When I tried to start it again it ...
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Attemping to install Ubuntu 12.10 onto UEFI Windows 8 Asus laptop results in black screen after ¨try ubuntu without installing¨ and ¨install ubuntu¨ [duplicate]

I´ve been trying to follow every guide I see about installing ubuntu onto a UEFI laptop, but so far nothing has worked. Basically I want to overwrite windows 8 with ubuntu, so I never have to see it ...
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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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Install ubuntu 32 bit on windows 8 uefi [duplicate]

I have just bought a new laptop with WIndows 8(uefi) preinstalled. I want to Install Ubuntu 32 bit as a second partition, but the ubuntu 32 bit doesnt recognise uefi. Is there anyway i can install ...
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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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Ubuntu 12.10 - Black screen after GRUB, can't install. UEFI

I know there are tons of threads like this and I've tried everything i can think of that has been given as an answer in those threads. The problem: I select the USB flash drive as my boot device, and ...
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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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Boot-Repair stuck at “Reinstall GRUB”

I bought a new Sony Vaio E14P series laptop. It has pre-installed Windows 8, and I want to dual boot it with Ubuntu 12.10 64-bit. I have disabled secure boot and installed Ubuntu without any problem ...
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Is it safe to install Ubuntu 64 Bit 12.10 in EFI mode on Samsung series 7 WIndows 8 laptop?

I have been reading about the issue of Samsung laptops bricking when attempted booting from live USB. I have Samsung Series 7 NP700Z5C (-S02UB to be specific) laptop. It came with Windows 8 preloaded. ...
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help with ubuntu in boot from .efi file *windows 8 problem

http://paste.ubuntu.com/5627076/ my problem is that after doing the boot repair i get this message > Please do not forget to make your BIOS boot on sda2/EFI/ubuntu/shimx64.efi file! i think that ...
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ubuntu uefi boot issues

After quite a lot hurdles I got the ubuntu 12.04 installed on my machine in uefi mode but still one issue. It has created a separate boot option in uefi boot mode. So everytime I need to run ubuntu I ...
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Ubiquity doesn't find my partitions

I'm trying to install Ubuntu 12.10 and make a dual-boot scheme with Windows 8. I'm following these instructions. But the installer doesn't list the partitions (it even shows that dialog to choose ...

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