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Where do you want to install the Linux boot loader (GRUB2) ?Option 1. To the MBR (Master Boot Record). Normally at the start of the first Primary partition. Doing this overwrites the existing Windows-created MBR and boot loader (BCD) and makes it a little difficult to restore Windows as a single entity should you wish to do so at a later time. It has the advantage that the Linux partition is not marked as Active and you can install Linux itself on a Logical partition if necessary. If you want to use Option 1 (To the MBR) then go to this page:
Option 2. To the Linux partition. In this case the Linux partition is marked as Active and therefore must be a Primary partition. However the original MBR and boot loader remain unchanged and you can easily restore the Windows-controlled boot by just making the originally active partition Active again. If you want to use Option 2 (To the Linux partition) then go to this page:
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However, if you decide to let Windows (BCD) continue controlling the startup then go to
http://thpc.info/dual/win7/dualboot_win7+ubuntu1004_bcd_on_win7.html.
If you just want a simple method to try Ubuntu for a period, you should go to
http://www.thpc.info/dual/win7/install_ubuntu_inside_win7.html