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I want to install Ubuntu leaving Windows 8 and recovery partitions untouched

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I tried installing ubuntu using a usb in my pre-installed windows 8 machine which is lenovo z500.

If I have to install ubuntu, do I have to make a partition in my C-drive?

Is there another method in which I don't have to erase my c-drive and install ubuntu?.

I dont want to disturb C drive as the one key recovery software of lenovo doesnt work if c drive is partitioned.

**I AM A BEGINNER AND DONT KNOW MUCH OF THE TECHNICAL STUFF IN LINUX. So a detailed description is appreciated..

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answered 3 Years ago arkcker · Accepted Answer

In order to install Ubuntu you need at least an empty partition.

Therefore you can install Ubuntu having Linux's c: (which is called root denoted by /) inside that empty partition.

To check whether you have empty partitions from Windows 8, use the disk management utility

If you don't have one, you can resize an existing partition and make a new partition for Ubuntu from the same utility.

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You are advised to backup your data before manipulating partitions.

Alternatively you can install Ubuntu in your usb pen drive.
Simply choose the disk as your pen drive at Ubuntu installation. (It should be shown as either sdb or sdc in the Ubuntu installer)
You might need to write Ubuntu to a CD as well.