Newb install question [SOLVED]

[billhedrick]

see I thought I saw wubi.exe on the 2.6 disk, maybe I was wrong.

[2hot6ft2]

wubi kicked me straight back to the Ultimate Edition disc so i ran it in demo then hit the install icon on the desktop and that led me to where i got stuck.
the link to the visual install is for deleting or non existent os on the hd, i am still stuck and dont know what to do sorry to be so thick i need this spelled out for me
thanks again

No problem, lets just take it one step at a time.
What version of windows do you have?

EDIT: Removed the question about the 9.10 install, it's clearly a wubi install

[dathem]

wubi kicked me straight back to the Ultimate Edition disc so i ran it in demo then hit the install icon on the desktop and that led me to where i got stuck.
the link to the visual install is for deleting or non existent os on the hd, i am still stuck and dont know what to do sorry to be so thick i need this spelled out for me
thanks again

Hello, I think you misread the info---this is what I wanted you to read

Hard disk partitioning

You have four options here:

1. If you have another operating system (e.g. Windows XP) and you want a dual boot system, select the first option: "Install them side by side, choosing between them at each startup.

Editor's Note: This option will ONLY appear if you have another operating system installed, such as Microsoft Windows. Remember that, after the installation, the Windows boot loader will be overwritten by the Ubuntu boot loader!

[2hot6ft2]

dathem is leading you down the simplest path so just follow those instructions and I'll step back so you don't get confused as we each have our own way of doing things.
You know the old saying there's more that one way to skin a cat. Beats me why anyone would want to skin a cat but eh.

[theology]

Thanks guys
I am not getting the option to install them side by side, i am using windows xp professional.
So i guess i will have to do a manual install as the options showing only seem to be available for that, so where do i go from here?
thanks again

[dathem]

Thanks guys
I am not getting the option to install them side by side, i am using windows xp professional.
So i guess i will have to do a manual install as the options showing only seem to be available for that, so where do i go from here?
thanks again

Hello, Well, that is strange-I have dual booted with XP pro, Vista, and Windows 7, they always showed up, DARN. Plan B. then. I assume you are booted up from the Ultimate Edition 2.6 disk. Under System/Administration menu, select GParted.

follow this guide with pics;
http://www.fsckin.com/2007/10/21/partit ... g-gparted/

This will allow you to shrink the windows partition and created a new partition, which will then show up during the installation to install Ultimate Edition in to that new partition.

I hope this helps you, I have to go to work now. If you are confused please ask here and someone will help you further.

[theology]

i am going to try partitioning windows using a win app then install Ultimate Edition on the new partition will let u know how that goes, thanks again for the advice

[theology]

Yay success, thank you to all the people who helped me with this it is very much appreciated. I partitioned using a win app reloaded the Ultimate Edition dvd and went straight to install, all the options were there and its an automated process. So now like an expectant father i am watching the install occur and writing a thesis on the laptop lol. I will post the program i used for the partition after install. Best thing is it is free.
Again thank you guys this is part of the reason i am switching, because of the ubuntu community.

[theology]

no probs, again thanks guys the Ultimate Edition is awesome, love it.

[2hot6ft2]

Good deal. I was going to suggest using the windows disk management utility to shrink the windows partition first,
Don't panic when it gets to 193% complete then goes to 78% it's just the crew giving their 215%.