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How do I install Ubuntu 13.10 and dual boot Windows 8.1 pro? When I boot the installation USB I only get 2 options: "Erase disk and install Ubuntu 13.10", or "Something else". I tried "something else" but I don't know how to install it on a partition.

Braiam
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  • I reinstalled Windows 8 and it still didn't find it. I just then created the partions my self and it works! – DarthMaul Oct 22 '13 at 13:32
  • Congrats on getting it solved, can you add that as an answer? :) – carnendil Nov 14 '13 at 21:46
  • Related: [How do I install Ubuntu beside Windows 7 using “Something Else”?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/163962/how-do-i-install-ubuntu-beside-windows-7-using-something-else), [How to get Ubuntu installer to sense Windows 8.1 as an OS](http://askubuntu.com/questions/434709/how-to-get-ubuntu-installer-to-sense-windows-8-1-as-an-os) – Eliah Kagan Mar 16 '14 at 01:03
  • Possible duplicate of ["Install alongside" option missing. How do I install Ubuntu beside Windows using "Something Else"?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/163962/install-alongside-option-missing-how-do-i-install-ubuntu-beside-windows-using) – Eliah Kagan Jan 17 '17 at 14:30

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If you choose something else option it will directs you to select the partition in which you want to install ubuntu.And also force you to choose the linux-swap partition size.

Please allocate linux-swap partition size by following this link.

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    But some may require that. – Avinash Raj Mar 15 '14 at 20:04
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    @Braiam It's always best to start with a SWAP partition than have to make one later IMO. – Seth Mar 15 '14 at 20:08
  • @Braiam yes, you are correct.I edited my answer to follow the link for allocating swap size.You can setup a swap file easily, but think about a Ubuntu noob user.It's so hard for them. – Avinash Raj Mar 15 '14 at 20:13
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    @Braiam That's in your case. You must remember that *you* are a geek. Not everyone else is. Telling them they don't need SWAP and it's "easy" to get it later isn't a good idea in my opinion. – Seth Mar 16 '14 at 00:35
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    @Braiam Unless you want to hibernate. I know lots of people who do that on a regular basis. Or you have little RAM. I know lots of people that have little RAM. – Seth Mar 16 '14 at 02:47
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Ubuntu 13.10 detected win8 but, i had to shrink win8 partition before: http://www.liberiangeek.net/2012/11/shrink-resize-partitions-in-windows-8/ I think ubuntu only detects win8 when there's free space without partition.

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