♠ Posted by Damon
There are a few differences to the instructions below using the new method which are mainly as follows:
- The backup section advises only using Macrium Reflect for creating system images
- The USB drive created uses a new method to create a UEFI bootable USB drive
- Instead of using the "something else" option the new guide allows you to use the default install alongside Windows 8.1 option.
I have used Macrium Reflect for creating system images and restoring them (even after moving images around) and it works. The software is free to use as well although there is a paid for version for extra options.
Creating a UEFI bootable only Ubuntu USB drive ensures that Ubuntu is installed to a GPT partition. The Ubuntu installer therefore also recognises the existence of the Windows 8.1 partition. This enables you to choose the default option for installing alongside Windows 8.1
Using this method it appears that there is no longer a requirement to turn off secure boot.
Feel free to give the new guide a try or you can stick with the tried and trusted method below.