Laptop is HP G72. Bios has no indication of UEFI. Ubuntu install disk runs to point where actual format/install starts and then disk is ejected. I want to test the dual boot and then install linux on the entire disk. message edited by logomagus
All you need to do is boot off the Ubuntu disc & run Ubuntu in a live session. Once you arrive at the Ubuntu desktop, click on the "Install Ubuntu" icon & the following menu choices will come up: