12.04 dual boot with windows 7 - random errors, multiple installs, very confused

[jwang412]

General problem: Installed / reinstalled Ubuntu 12.04 multiple times along side Window 7. Each install yields a different error. Sometimes Ubuntu can't boot, sometimes, Ubuntu terminal will not load, etc. Windows 7 boots right every time.

I'd like to determine if Ubuntu 12.04 is just not compatible with my system? Errors are random enough that I am not sure which one to look at or try to solve.

System Specs:
Laptop: Acer Aspire S3 with Intel Core i7
Primary OS: Windows 7

I have been using the following steps to reset boot loader / reclaim linux partition and reinstall each time:

http://tonsoftech.com/tech/software/remove-grub-bootloader-from-windows-7-installation/
http://tonsoftech.com/tech/software/reclaim-all-your-hard-drive-space-in-windows-7-after-removing-a-dual-boot/

Thanks, really appreciate the help. Not sure how to approach this problem. I just want a local linux programming environment to code and am really thinking about ditching it to just go to remote access on Amazon or something.

[oldfred]

Welcome to the forum.

Do you have Ubuntu installed now? If so run this:

Post the link to the BootInfo report that this creates. Is part of Boot-Repair:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Info
Boot Repair -Also handles LVM, GPT, separate /boot and UEFI dual boot.:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
You can repair many boot issues with this or 'Create BootInfo' report (Other Options) & post the link it creates, so we can see your exact configuration and diagnose advanced problems.
Install in Ubuntu liveCD or USB or Full RepairCD with Boot-Repair (for newer computers)
http://sourceforge.net/p/boot-repair/home/Home/
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSecureRemix


Some systems have video issues, some need extra boot parameters and some need extra drivers for specific hardware. But we need to boot first.