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akshayjn
July 14th, 2016, 11:33 AM
Hi
i have the same problem regarding install ubuntu alongside windows 7. So can u please tell me that is it possible for me. I have not any primary partitions instead i am having all the dynamic partitions.

i am attaching the screenshot of partition layout. please find layout.png.
Thanks in advance

howefield
July 14th, 2016, 11:36 AM
Post moved to its own thread.

coffeecat
July 14th, 2016, 11:46 AM
I have not any primary partitions instead i am having all the dynamic partitions.


They are what are causing the problem. Dynamic partitions are a proprietary Microsoft format to which you can only install Windows - You cannot install Ubuntu on a drive with dynamic partition. Here is a link to a post which contains more information and some useful links.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2325331&p=13492758&viewfull=1#post13492758

As soon as I've posted, I'll edit your thread title to include the words dynamic partitions in order to attract those who may be able to help you further.