Installing Ubuntu 9.04 Inside Windows

[Klaw117]

I'm using the option to install Ubuntu inside Windows, so that I don't have to backup everything or lose data. I've made two Ubuntu CDs, but when I try to install, I get the same error:
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7254/ubuntuerror.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ubuntuerror.jpg)
Anyone know how to get past or fix this?

[zvacet]

Did you followed these (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto) instructions to check everything before and after burning iso?

[lisati]

One option (described here (https://bugs.launchpad.net/wubi/+bug/370060)) is to try using the CD in another CD/DVD drive.

Also see https://bugs.launchpad.net/wubi/+bug/366350

[Klaw117]

Did you followed these (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto) instructions to check everything before and after burning iso?
Did that, didn't work.

One option (described here (https://bugs.launchpad.net/wubi/+bug/370060)) is to try using the CD in another CD/DVD drive.

Also see https://bugs.launchpad.net/wubi/+bug/366350
Can't, only have one DVD drive.

I'm thinking that the only way I can do this is to backup my files, partition the hard drive through Ubuntu, and do a full install, possibly losing my data and having to restore my backup.

[StGeorge]

See This:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7359904#post7359904

Here is a link that will give you Ubuntu on a USB or Anywhere you want it.

No burning.

I am updating and stripping it now.

http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...ease_id=626968

[Klaw117]

See This:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7359904#post7359904

Here is a link that will give you Ubuntu on a USB or Anywhere you want it.

No burning.

I am updating and stripping it now.

http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...ease_id=626968
Thanks, but the first link didn't really help me and the second link doesn't work. I'm guessing putting Ubuntu on a USB is the same as this:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-netbook

Unfortunately, that only runs in 32-bit and I want to use 64-bit. Therefore, I think the only way this will work is if I backup my hard drive and do a full install of Ubuntu.

[patioheater]

:KSDon't forget to defrag first. To save the hassle of burning a disc, I just installed Daemon tools on the lappie, mounted the iso in the virtual drive gave it 25gb of space and off I went. Maybe not the correct way of doing it but it worked

[Klaw117]

:KSDon't forget to defrag first. To save the hassle of burning a disc, I just installed Daemon tools on the lappie, mounted the iso in the virtual drive gave it 25gb of space and off I went. Maybe not the correct way of doing it but it worked
Daemon Tools? I think I'll give that a try.

I managed to get into my log files, so I'm posting them here, so you guys can see what's going on. Download the two (I installed twice with no avail) file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=a274981523781b225bf1f12f1ff3f30ae04e75f6 e8ebb871

EDIT: It works, but now I have another problem. I'm trying to hook up my HP DeskJet 612C printer and Ubuntu detects it, but when I tell it to print a test page, it prints a page with garbage characters on it and then keeps taking in paper and printing blank sheets. I turned it off, deleted the printer, and tried to detect the printer again. After detecting it, I tell it to print a test page and the same thing happens.

[Klaw117]

Thanks! It works, but now I have another problem. I'm trying to hook up my HP DeskJet 612C printer and Ubuntu detects it, but when I tell it to print a test page, it prints a page with garbage characters on it and then keeps taking in paper and printing blank sheets. I turned it off, deleted the printer, and tried to detect the printer again. After detecting it, I tell it to print a test page and the same thing happens.

[HectikDroid]

Hi, Im kinda new to ubuntu, I was wondering if there is a difference in performance if I install ubuntu in wondows rather than partitioning my HD, and If I do install as a another boot will I lose my data and windows(vista)

[Klaw117]

Installing inside Windows makes Ubuntu slightly slower, but if you have a decent computer, you should not see a noticeable difference.

Also, doing a full install by partitioning the hard drive does run the risk of destroying your data.

[zvacet]

@ HectikDroid

Dual boot is common way of installing Ubuntu and if you do it right you will not lose anything on your Windows side.

[HectikDroid]

Thanks Guys, I'm Using a gateway PC 2.8GHz 6GB Ram 500GB HD (400 free)..... I'm gonna install in a bit, I been a little busy. One more question, What do you recommend I set my installation size to? its set at 17GB default should I go with that? Thanks alot