Thread: Help! Internet issues when trying to install Ubuntu or Mint on windows 8 laptop

hey guys,

new using linux , appreciate feedback. want able duel boot windows 8 , linux. have been attempting install linux ubuntu or mint on new toshiba satellite laptop came windows 8, have had several issues. have tried disabling securityboot, changing boot settings uefi cfm, , using life-usbs , nothing seems work. have been using 64bit installations of ubuntu or mint. having following 2 issues whenever try install ubuntu or mint.

1) there no internet detected (wired or wireless). when using windows 8, not have trouble connecting internet.
- read 1 post suggested can internet issues if "allow computer turn off device save power" option checked wireless card under device manager -> properties -> power management. unchecked box , unfortunately did not fix issue.

2) when start installation process, not detect windows 8 operating system , therefore not have option of installing linux along side windows.

have spent many hours trying figure out , stuck. appreciate help. since having installing linux ubuntu on new computer, decided install on old laptop , had no issues there.

thanks,

aaron

i understand can run live session (booting live dvd/usb)? can't use wifi or wireless. can use wired internet connection? may need additional drivers wireless working. set wired connection , install recommended driver. search dash "additional drivers" or "additional hardware". i'm not sure, don't use unity myself. way can test wifi. it's not persistent, you'll know how install drivers later when you've installed ubuntu.

concerning second problem, open terminal in live session, execute command sudo blkid , post output here? or run gparted , post screenshot? show layout of partitions. may 1 of specialists here find out why ubuntu installer doesn't recognise win8.

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