Wanting To Dual Boot Ubuntu

[theopfor]

So with Wubi no backup is needed?

 

[iFargle]

Well.. It's always a good idea to have back ups when doing something like this, but speaking from personal experience, a problem with Wubi is a lot easier to fix than with a straight install: It doesn't install its own boot loader, so there's no need to stick in a boot CD to remove GRUB or resize any partitions. It's all inside a virtual partition on the root of your C: in Windows.

 

[theopfor]

I back up my stuff I just don't want to stress over if Windows will still work or not. Do I need to load up Windows for the download?

 

[iFargle]

Well I haven't had any major problems with Wubi..

The only problems I've had with Windows not booting is when doing a normal install of ubuntu (not with Wubi) and erasing my partition tables.

 

[MindoverMaster]

We've all been there, iFargle.

 

[theopfor]

Do I need the windows open for the download? Or is it fine with Ubuntu.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Yes, it is a Windows application.

 

[theopfor]

Thanks!

 

[theopfor]

Okay I am in Windows. I go to the Wubi installer and download it then run it. After running it nothing pops up, even when running it as admin.

EDIT: Whoops. It just took awhile so never mind.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Please be patient.