When I install on USB stick, will it replace Windows 7?

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I want Ubuntu really bad on my USB stick but I am afraid to install it, because I wonder if it will replace Windows.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 17 '13 at 05:56

You can choose to either replace windows 7 with ubuntu or Install ubuntu along side windows 7.

Here is a step by step guide to do it manually

http://www.liberiangeek.net/2012/10/dual-booting-windows-7-and-ubuntu-12-10-quantal-quetzal/

To let ubuntu do everything to get it installed alongside windows 7. Don't resize your C: drive, and choose Install ubuntu alongside windows 7 in Installation type window

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 27 '13 at 19:51

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If you disable your internal HDD prior to installing Ubuntu to the USB, you will be 100% sure of not breaking Windows.

answered Mar 27 '13 at 19:51

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When I install on USB stick, will it replace Windows 7?

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