how install 9.10 side by side

[tn812]

Hi, I'm trying to install ubuntu side by side with my xp home. But at partition step, setup detects multiple operating systems on my C drive (XP Home & some NT system). And the sidbe by side option (1st option) is not available. I can only erase the entire disk to install. But I don't want to lose my XP. It came preload so I don't have an installation disk to go back.

I have only 1 operating system on my computer, which is XP home ed. I guess Ubuntu detects the recovery partition as multiple system.

Please help, how can I install ubuntu side by side.

[DLoc]

First Hi! I'm new to ubuntu as well. It sounds like you may be running a recovery console from NT and the Operating system is XP. I'm not totally sure about that. But I you can run ubuntu (as a application) using wubi.

[tn812]

Thanks, DLoc, I'm reading more about Wubi and it sounds good so far. I'm not sure how efficient it is as to a full installation, but it sounds like an easy uninstall as well.

I'll keep trying to find a way to dual install first though.

[D!cK0]

I know the side by side option is not available, but have you tried selecting (Free Space - Bottom Option).

That then takes you onto a second partition option page where you may just find the space your looking for.

Try it see if that works.

[tn812]

If I try the 3rd option (Free Space), will I get the dual bootup screen as if dual install? I guess it's probably the same, but good to know.

[D!cK0]

I'm not sure, I'm new to this as well mate. Sorry.