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I am new to Ubuntu and Linux.

I have Windows 7 on my PC. I plan on doing a dual boot with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. According to what I have read so far, by simply following the instructions on the Ubuntu prompts, the system will do the dual boot for me if I click the "install Ubuntu alongside Windows 7" option. Is this true? Does this option properly partition my hard drive to where Windows 7 AND Ubuntu will run properly?

Also, should I place the flash drive with Ubuntu installed on it in my PC BEFORE I shut my computer off and then reboot, or shut the computer off and THEN place the flash drive in the system?

Thanks for your time and answers. They are well appreciated.

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Yes, it is as simple as that.

When you install ubuntu, GRUB loader is installed as well. This loader prompts when you turn your computer on and let you choose which OS you'd like to use.

As per placing the flash drive in your PC: It doesn't matter. Just remember to change the BOOT order to USB first.

Good to know you're coming to the Linux side of the force :)

Frederico
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I think the best way to install Ubuntu is to manually install Ubuntu on a separate partition that we create for Ubuntu. See my answer in this question to how to install Ubuntu on a separate partition. How do I install Ubuntu 14.04 without losing data on a Windows 7 PC (physically)?

You can place the flash drive before you restart or shutdown the computer. so that you can see flash drive is properly inserted in usb ports.

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