Thanks to both for your reply @golinux and @delgado.
In the mean time I went to reinstal the system, and this time it installed the bootloader, but has not picked up Windows partition. I am still able to boot it via BIOS. My /home partition has not been assigned. How can I do this? I am setting this on a pc where it's going to stay for many years, hence this system choice. I am not a programmer, so happy to accept a detailed assistance. Thanks.