id like to install linux

[Map Designer]

Hello,

I had the idea to install ubuntu linux. I just wanted to know how to back-up windows (i know i can install ubuntu on windows). I dont remember where I put my back-up CD

can I back it up in my external hard-disk? is it possible to use the hard disk to install ubunto and still have the windows back-up?

because last time i installed linux it took over the system restoring from windows.
or what should I otherwise do?

 

[Abovegame]

Probably the wrong forum to post this in. I think this should be moved to `Computer Tech` subforum.

 

[Deleted member 219079]

Put it on another partition so your windows installation won't be affected.

 

[Abovegame]

Well this works.But if he only has one partition i think he has to format the hdd.

 

[Deleted member 219079]

You can shrink the Windows partition.

 

[Map Designer]

Put it on another partition so your windows installation won't be affected.

Im pretty sure i can do that. However, last time i didit i couldnt use system restore from windows.

Thats why im asking

Also, is it possble to save ubuntu and windows both in my external hard disk to from it when necsarry? Or they have to be in separate hard disk

 

[Abovegame]

You should be able to.

 

[Pinzu]

Save yourself some trouble by just installing it on a virtual machine VM/VBox instead. I wouldn't recomend anything else unless you are quiting your other OS completlely.

I know I'm late to this thread, but this is a response to anyone else who is considering installing linux and keeping windows at the same time.

 

[andreasaspenberg]

if you have room for another harddrive you could get that and install it there.