installing a windows os and linux os together in a single system

[sukesh1090]

guys can i use both windows and ubuntu in a single system?if yes how can i install ubuntu as i am already having windows 7.if i directly insert the ubuntu cd and start installation do my windows os will get deleted?thank you.

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Nope, you won't lose your windows partition unless you deliberately format or overwrite it. Installation from within Windows uses the Wubi installer. You can alternatively boot into the Live disc and then run setup from there. Make sure you have a free partition as well as a swap partition.

[sukesh1090]

sorry can you please explain the installation procedure?can i install it without starting windows directly from bios.thank you.

google is always ur best friend for all problems

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall

[sukesh1090]

thank you guys i installed ubuntu 10.04.i want to auto hide the side bar or launch bar how to do it?