How to install Ubuntu 10.04 (Linux) parallel with Windows 7. (To run simultaneously (VirtualBox))

Since the beginning must not be misled by this tutorial. The following method does not require the installation of two systems in dual boot. Ubuntu and . Also, this tutorial applies to Ubuntu installation or using VirtualBox.

1. First we need VirtualBox. An application that helps to install virtual operating system, perfectly functional, on our basic system. Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista.

VirtualBox references on Stealth Settings :

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Download VirtualBox 3.2.6 for Windows x86 / amd64

Download and install VirtualBox application.

2. Download Ubuntu Desktop Edition

Select for which architecture you want to download Ubuntu (32-bit or 64-bit) & Start Download. (we tested on 32-bit)

Download Ubuntu Linux

3. After you have downloaded the Ubuntu distribution kit (ubuntu-10.04-desktop-i386.iso in our case), open VirtualBox and click on the "New”To create the virtual computer for the Ubuntu operating system, then click“ Next ”in the next window.

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4. Enter a name for your system in the “Name” box atOperating System”Select Linux, and the version "Ubuntu". Click "Next".

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5. Select how much memory (RAM) you want to allocate for the new operating system and click "Next". Preferably allocate between the recommended volume (512 MB) and the red area.

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6. In the next window you will have to create a hard-disk virtual. Check the box "Boat Hard Disk"And"Create new hard disk". Next & Next in the next window.

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7. Select “Dynamically Expanding Storage” and click Next. This option will not keep you busy on your hard-diskyour virtual hard disk space. It grows and shrinkssora automatically, depending on how much the virtual operating system needs.

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8. Create a New Virtual Disk. Select the location where you want to create hard diskthe virtual (. Vdi) and set maximum volume  to which he can reach. The option at 7 (Dynamically Expanding Storage) Can not get over the amount you set here.

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Click Next & Finish.

Up to this point we have created a virtual computer prepared for operating system installation Linux Ubuntu.

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Install Ubuntu 10.04 Virtual on Windows 7 using VirtualBox.

1. In VirtualBox we right-click and click "Settings”On the created system.

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2. Click on "Storage"> Select"Empty”To the IDE Controller, then click on the yellow icon on the right CD / DVD Device.

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3. Click "Add”, Then select the .iso image of the installation kit Ubuntu 10.04.

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4. After you have added the image, select the file in CD / DVD Images then click Select.

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5. click OK in Ubuntu Settings.

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6. Select Ubuntu in VirtualBox and click Start.

From here you should follow the standard steps installing Linux Ubuntu.

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At the end of the installation you can run Ubuntu on Windows 7.

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Another method to run Ubuntu WindowsThis installEr Wubi.

Ubuntu installation tutorial on Windows, using Wubi.

How to install Ubuntu directly from Windows, without using the CD / its installation image.

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