I have installed the 32 bit version of ubuntu while I should have installed the 64-bit version of ubuntu. I am trying to have a daul boot between windows 8 and linux. The problem comes when I am trying to run boot-repair on the 32 bit version of ubuntu and it complains by saying that I need to have a 64-bit version of ubuntu to support the efi system.When I try to download the 64 bit version on my computer, the archive manager stops and claims that there is an error, how do I work around this.
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Where are you running the archive manager from? On the windows OS or on linux?– jeremyCommented Jul 15, 2013 at 2:09
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I am running it on the 32 bit linux OS– confused angry computer guyCommented Jul 15, 2013 at 2:19
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As Rod said, a 64-bit installation is optimal nowadays, especially on systems with Windows 8, where there is an extra layer of protection with the UEFI.
Just download the 64-bit ISO and re-install Ubuntu. Quickest solution IMO.
Download errors have nothing to do with the firmware or CPU architecture. They're more likely related to network errors, running out of disk space, or other such problems. Reporting the precise error you get when you download the 64-bit would be helpful. So would telling us how you're trying to do it (clicking a link in a Web browser, using a torrent, etc.)
It is possible to run a 32-bit Linux from a 64-bit EFI. If Boot Repair can't handle it, that's a Boot Repair issue. Getting it to work will require an understanding of your current setup and knowledge of EFI boot loaders for Linux generally (or your specific boot loader in particular). Since you haven't said how your boot process is failing, it's hard to offer specific suggestions on fixing it.
That said, running a 32-bit Linux on a 64-bit EFI is sub-optimal, so upgrading to a 64-bit installation is definitely the preferred way to go.
answered Jul 15, 2013 at 22:14
