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Installing ubuntu on Vista

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Started 1 month ago by ishanigoel
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ishanigoel

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I have compaq presario CQ40 laptop with vista installed in C:/
I want to install Ubuntu in it in D:
will it be possible to installl ubuntu in a laptop with vista OS?
Please help

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madmacs

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Hi ishanigoel, welcome to HTG. You won´t have any problems with installing ubuntu on your pre-installed Vista laptop. Have a look here and have a read through. Matt

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Bartman

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Might I suggest using Wubi instead. It allows you to try out Ubuntu without partitioning.

http://wubi-installer.org/

If you decide you like it and want to dual boot, then use the tutorial that Matt posted.

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BobJam

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In addition to the link that madmacs provided, get the Ubuntu Pocket Guide here.

Though it's not VISTA specific (which the link that madmacs provides is), it has a dedicated section on installation. I highly recommend you read this as a complement to the madmacs link.

I'm a firm believer in thorough preparation. Used to rush into things because I was anxious to try something. That attitude got me into trouble a number of times. Now I take my time and prepare as much as I can before I start "clicking". I read everything I can get my hands on BEFORE I start.

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