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I want to install Ubuntu alongside Windows. I have tried using a USB flash drive, but it won't boot. I get stuck on the HP loading logo and nothing happens. If I try to launch my boot menu, it goes to the menu screen but doesn't actually launch the boot menu, or even respond to my boot menu key.

I know that it is possible to install Ubuntu from within Windows using Unetbootin on Windows 7, however they mention nothing of Windows 8 or 8.1 support.

So if anyone could give me either a step by step for how to install Ubuntu without a USB or CD for windows 8.1, or a link to something where I can figure it out that'd be much appreciated.

Computer: HP Envy h8-1413c

Either a solution to allow me to boot using a USB flash drive, or a solution to installing inside windows 8.1 would be appreciated!

wjandrea
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  1. You can't install Ubuntu in inside windows 8.1, like you were able to install it in windows 7 and other older windows versions.

  2. However, you can install Ubuntu alongside windows so you can boot into Ubuntu at startup. when you are installing ubuntu, you are given an option to install Ubuntu alongside windows. Ensure that the USB in on the top of the list in boot menu.

p.s. I am also using ubuntu alongside windows 8.1 and it feels good.

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