pros and cons in installing ubuntu alongside windows boot manager
I'm trying to dual boot my laptop, I know already on how to install it. Some tutorial I watch is they prefer to use "something else" than installing ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I'm confuse now what are the pros and cons if I choose ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I create a partition in my hard drive. I want my ubuntu install it in other partition but I want also to choose the option ubuntu alongside windows bootsmanager. Is this possible? and Is it safe to choose that option?
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I'm trying to dual boot my laptop, I know already on how to install it. Some tutorial I watch is they prefer to use "something else" than installing ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I'm confuse now what are the pros and cons if I choose ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I create a partition in my hard drive. I want my ubuntu install it in other partition but I want also to choose the option ubuntu alongside windows bootsmanager. Is this possible? and Is it safe to choose that option?
boot dual-boot grub2 partitioning system-installation
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
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The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44
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I'm trying to dual boot my laptop, I know already on how to install it. Some tutorial I watch is they prefer to use "something else" than installing ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I'm confuse now what are the pros and cons if I choose ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I create a partition in my hard drive. I want my ubuntu install it in other partition but I want also to choose the option ubuntu alongside windows bootsmanager. Is this possible? and Is it safe to choose that option?
boot dual-boot grub2 partitioning system-installation
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
I'm trying to dual boot my laptop, I know already on how to install it. Some tutorial I watch is they prefer to use "something else" than installing ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I'm confuse now what are the pros and cons if I choose ubuntu alongside windows boot manager. I create a partition in my hard drive. I want my ubuntu install it in other partition but I want also to choose the option ubuntu alongside windows bootsmanager. Is this possible? and Is it safe to choose that option?
boot dual-boot grub2 partitioning system-installation
boot dual-boot grub2 partitioning system-installation
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
asked Feb 24 '18 at 12:16
user3818576user3818576
11314
11314
The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44
add a comment |
The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44
The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44
The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44
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On a personal note, I would recommend you to stick with Something else option only. The reason is - I have personally messed 4 laptop hard disks simply because I failed to understand the right process.
Choosing Install alongside Windows boot manager is safe, but please do take note of everything to avoid messing your hard disk. If you are in any doubt, stick with Something else option only.
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
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On a personal note, I would recommend you to stick with Something else option only. The reason is - I have personally messed 4 laptop hard disks simply because I failed to understand the right process.
Choosing Install alongside Windows boot manager is safe, but please do take note of everything to avoid messing your hard disk. If you are in any doubt, stick with Something else option only.
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
add a comment |
On a personal note, I would recommend you to stick with Something else option only. The reason is - I have personally messed 4 laptop hard disks simply because I failed to understand the right process.
Choosing Install alongside Windows boot manager is safe, but please do take note of everything to avoid messing your hard disk. If you are in any doubt, stick with Something else option only.
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
add a comment |
On a personal note, I would recommend you to stick with Something else option only. The reason is - I have personally messed 4 laptop hard disks simply because I failed to understand the right process.
Choosing Install alongside Windows boot manager is safe, but please do take note of everything to avoid messing your hard disk. If you are in any doubt, stick with Something else option only.
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
On a personal note, I would recommend you to stick with Something else option only. The reason is - I have personally messed 4 laptop hard disks simply because I failed to understand the right process.
Choosing Install alongside Windows boot manager is safe, but please do take note of everything to avoid messing your hard disk. If you are in any doubt, stick with Something else option only.
You can take help of this link dual boot windows and ubuntu if you want to perform every step with utmost caution.
Once you are done installing Ubuntu, perform the following steps to setup your grub menu:
- Boot into
WindowsOS - Combine
Windows+rtogether and typecmdto open command prompt. - Type
bcdedit /set "{bootmgr}" path EFIubuntugrubx64.efiand hitenterkey
P.S - You do not need to have admin rights on command prompt before you perform the above action.
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
39429
answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
Manu MathurManu Mathur
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answered Feb 24 '18 at 12:56
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sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
add a comment |
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
sorry for follow up question. I have 4gb ram. do I need swap space partition?
– user3818576
Feb 25 '18 at 11:54
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
@user3818576 it's better to have one. It will not affect your working in any way. – mAnN 32 mins ago
– Manu Mathur
Feb 25 '18 at 15:01
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The "Something else..." option has nothing to do with "windows boot manager". Windows is booted by its own boot manager, and Ubuntu by its own, regardless of the option you choose.
– mikewhatever
Feb 24 '18 at 12:44