How to install Elementary OS Freya 0.3.1 alongside Windows 8.1?

Question

linux

Actually, I'm trying to install Elementary OS Freya 0.3.1 from a flash drive, there is no "Installation next to Windows" in the options at all. Ok, no problem thought. I decided to break the disk with my hands. Says the disk is not partitioned at all.

How to fight?

Answer 1

In short, the solution was found in the following:
1) We write a flash drive with the Rufus image (GTP UEFI), then it is possible to see all partitions without problems;
2) Install eOS next to Win (as it is more convenient for you, you can mark it with your hands, you can do it automatically);
3) Reboot and boot again from live usb, install boot-repair
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yannubuntu/boot-repair
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair && boot-repair
4) In boot -repair click Advanced, in the 3rd tab put the bird on PURE, follow the instructions of boot-repair.

Answer 2

Your problem is that Windows uses the ill-fated UEFI boot, which is why the disk is not visible, there are a number of dances with a tambourine for this, but I'm afraid you won't like it))