When I install on USB stick, will it replace Windows 7?

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I want Ubuntu really bad on my USB stick but I am afraid to install it, because I wonder if it will replace Windows.

Make sure to **only** install on the USB in case you are worried: http://askubuntu.com/questions/16988/how-do-i-install-ubuntu-to-a-usb-key — Takkat, Mar 17 '13 at 07:03

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 17 '13 at 05:56

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You can choose to either replace windows 7 with ubuntu or Install ubuntu along side windows 7.

Here is a step by step guide to do it manually

http://www.liberiangeek.net/2012/10/dual-booting-windows-7-and-ubuntu-12-10-quantal-quetzal/

To let ubuntu do everything to get it installed alongside windows 7. Don't resize your C: drive, and choose Install ubuntu alongside windows 7 in Installation type window

answered Mar 17 '13 at 05:56

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OP seems to want to install **on** a USB stick not **from** a USB stick. At least that's how the question reads. – Mar 17 '13 at 06:06

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 27 '13 at 19:51

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If you disable your internal HDD prior to installing Ubuntu to the USB, you will be 100% sure of not breaking Windows.

answered Mar 27 '13 at 19:51

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When I install on USB stick, will it replace Windows 7?

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