Install Linux/Ubuntu in a Windows 8.1 machine

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I recently have this notebook and make a fresh install of Windows 8.1, only one partitión of the complete disk, now I'd like to install Ubuntu or other Linux distro, do I have to format the hard drive and make the partitións for the OSEs, then install both or can I install ubuntu without reinstaling w8.1 because I'm have a lot of programs installed and a lot of work in it.

Lu32

Posted 2014-10-12T16:41:39.180

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You can shrink your windows partition by following this http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/gg309169.aspx. Then create a new partition and install linux. You do not have to format your existing windows 8.1. Ensure you have enough free space to do this.

– Prasanna – 2014-10-12T16:46:11.330

You can also think about installing linux on a usb drive (pen drive or flash drive) and not touch your Windows at all. – Prasanna – 2014-10-12T16:55:21.070

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You can use the Shrink Volume feature of Disk Management to resize the existing partition and create new volumes, which you can use to install Ubuntu or any other OS.

Below are the steps you will be required to follow:

  • Goto Disk Management (Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Computer Management->Disk Management)
  • Right Click the drive and choose Shrink Volume
  • Reboot and install Ubuntu

Detailed steps can be found here

Note: You need to be logged in with Administrator account to be able to do this.

jjk_charles

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