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I have downloaded the link provided in home page of Ubuntu i.e., 12.04 for desktop ubuntu. I got downloaded a file which of size 733 MB in ISO format and then I extract files from the ISO image and then I click on the Wubi and it re-directed me into a link and took me an 30 mins or so.

After completing the download, installation came to halt throwing some log error. It happened 2 times for me. Is there anything problem with my process with my installation process or is there any other process for installing? Currently I'm using Windows 8 and I'm trying to install Ubuntu from Windows 8. Help me with this problem. Thanks in advance.

Danatela
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  • The general recommendations I can give: _do not use Wubi_!!! It is discontinued since 13.04, so you will have to [convert existing installation to regular](http://askubuntu.com/questions/635/how-to-convert-wubi-install-into-regular-install) before you can upgrade further. – Danatela Mar 24 '14 at 04:13
  • possible duplicate of [How do I install Ubuntu?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/6328/how-do-i-install-ubuntu) – Danatela Mar 24 '14 at 04:14
  • I'm not burning ISO image into a CD. I'm extracting files using WinRAR. Is that okay ?? – Chani Mar 24 '14 at 04:24
  • I never used Wubi. It is _better_ to write ISO to CD rather then extracting it, because regular installation of Ubuntu has some advantages over Wubi. – Danatela Mar 24 '14 at 04:32
  • Where can I get links of them other than Wubi ?? – Chani Mar 24 '14 at 04:35
  • Did you look into [suggested solution](http://askubuntu.com/questions/6328/how-do-i-install-ubuntu)? – Danatela Mar 24 '14 at 04:40
  • Also, there is a [guide specially for Windows 8](http://askubuntu.com/questions/221835/installing-ubuntu-on-a-pre-installed-windows-8-64-bit-system-uefi-supported) – Danatela Mar 24 '14 at 04:42
  • how are you installing Ubuntu? USB? CD? i recommend either of these methods, i use both depending on the age of the computer I'm installing too. if you are using either of these options what is the error that the installer is giving you? – random australian Mar 24 '14 at 04:57
  • "installation came to halt throwing some log error" Without knowing *what* the error said, it's unlikely anyone could suggest a specific solution, but as Danatela says, [that question may help](http://askubuntu.com/questions/221835/installing-ubuntu-on-a-pre-installed-windows-8-64-bit-system-uefi-supported). – Eliah Kagan Mar 29 '14 at 05:40

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(Everything I have read about Wubi indicates you should not use it!) I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, downloaded the file and burned to a DVD. You can run Ubuntu from the DVD so you can try it out without installing it. If you choose to install it is pretty easy, try dual-boot (mine is with XP). There is a partition manager in the install program, I set my partitions about half & half between Ubuntu and XP. After installation a new bootup screen will appear which will allow you to boot either operating system. My XP still works fine, no problems.

My total installation time was around 2 hours including downloading Ubuntu and burning the DVD.

After that I spent HOURS checking out Ubuntu! There are a lot of programs included. It recognized my network immediately and I was online doing email in minutes. Also downloaded pics from my phone right away.

Good luck, you can do it!

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The general instruction you should follow: How do I install Ubuntu?

Instruction for Windows 8 64-bit UEFI: Installing Ubuntu Alongside a Pre-Installed Windows with UEFI

Also, there is a special tag for dual-boot. Just read those instructions.

Do not use Wubi. It's not designed for Windows 8 and it's support discontinued after 13.04 Release

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