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Installing Windows 8 on Ubuntu 12.04

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  • Laptops
  • Boot
  • Dell
  • Windows 8
  • Ubuntu
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December 19, 2013 6:59:11 AM

I bought dell ubuntu laptop and installed windows 8 on it by splitting partition into two, without removing ubuntu files.
Now I have Windows boot loader so can't boot ubuntu. I installed easy bcd(bcd editor) and tried adding new entry, but when I booted into ubuntu grub opens and I don't know what to do.

Please mention step wise procedure to start ubuntu

NB:- Ubuntu previously installed is dell customized and has all ubuntu drivers, if I use other version of ubuntu then my wifi does not work

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December 19, 2013 7:07:17 AM

Windows erased your grub loader when it installed,this is why you always see install windows first because linux is a little more friendly about sharing.
Easiest and good to have around is to download a live copy of Ubuntu and burn it to a dvd. Use that to boot the computer and install boot-repair to it. Boot-repair won't actually install on the dvd, just run, but it would on a live usb if you want to go that route.
Accept the default fix and it'll reinstall your grub for you and add windows to it.
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