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Windows 8 is already jnstalled in UEFI mode on an Asus g55vw laptop. Sad but true, I need it - for now.

Downloaded the last version of Ubuntu 12.10.

Made a bootable CD from the iso-file.

Reboot in EFI-mode.

BIOS -> check, ubuntu boot screen -> check

Both indicating the system is running both CD and HDD in EFI mode.

Pressing both "install" and "try" options result in 20seconds of CD and HDD operating-sounds and LEDs blinking. Then silence and a blank screen.

I would really be greatfull for some suggestions :)

Stephane Rolland
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benjamin
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To install Ubuntu on a UEFI computer, follow the 1st paragraph of https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI

LovinBuntu
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I solved the problem partly. It had something to do with my BIOS settings.

Now the installer runs through smoothly. Can't tell if dual boot works though.

Ubuntu installer offered me no choice as it didn't recognize the Windows partition.

After two days of Windows I got really annoyed anyway, so I erased the partition and am using a solo Ubuntu installation now.

@LovinBuntu: btw. I did follow the instructions. And I can confirm that my PC was running in EFI-mode. I don't know why it didn't recognize my Windows 8 partition.

But I guess we can close this thread now. Except somebody else has the same problem.

tjhorner
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