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Mrgeekin23
this might have been answered before
how can i install windows 7 on a linux based machine , a simple way please would be helpfull
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gtsfer
Re: this might have been answered before
If you're asking about dual-boot, normally you would install Windows first. Windows likes to trash boot records and take things over completely. Short answer... I don't think you can install W7 without toasting your Linux. You'd have to do W7 first and then re-install Linux if you want dual-boot.
If your question is just about how to install W7 ("replacing" Linux), just insert the disk and go.
If your question is just about how to install W7 ("replacing" Linux), just insert the disk and go.
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PatH57
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you mean dual boot
windows has a very nasty habit of taking ownership of the boot process meaning writing things in places it should not.
Short version and simple version is to install a second drive, disconnect the linux drive, install windows , reboot as many times as needed to finish the windows install, shutdown reconnect the linux drive , in the bios set the linux drive to boot first, in linux update the grub boot loader et voila you have mint and windows ready to go (this was the simple version)
windows has a very nasty habit of taking ownership of the boot process meaning writing things in places it should not.
Short version and simple version is to install a second drive, disconnect the linux drive, install windows , reboot as many times as needed to finish the windows install, shutdown reconnect the linux drive , in the bios set the linux drive to boot first, in linux update the grub boot loader et voila you have mint and windows ready to go (this was the simple version)
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Mrgeekin23
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NO T MEANING DAUL BOOT i would like windows back on this machine cause i have an old desktop i'm usinglinux on
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Mrgeekin23
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and i tryed using usb tool with iso file and it says error needing 676 mbs
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Spearmint2
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Re: this might have been answered before
do you want to remove and replace a linux install with the windows 7 system? You said you didn't want a dual boot. If you want just the windows, then boot from the windows 7 DVD and run it's install program. Or run the OEM program from it's partition and replace the w7
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PatH57
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call Microsoft or you PC manufacturer, you paid for a license so you are entitled to support.
they will help you getting it back the way it was.
they will help you getting it back the way it was.
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Spearmint2
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Re: this might have been answered before
sounds like a problem with the windows installation software. You could use GParted from the LIVE DVD to completely clear the drive so it's unallocated. You could also use the drive manufacturer's software to initialize the drive fresh again, then try install windows 7. There's no reason why windows 7 installation software wouldn't reformat the disc and install itself.
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Mrgeekin23
Re: this might have been answered before
Spearmint2 wrote:sounds like a problem with the windows installation software. You could use GParted from the LIVE DVD to completely clear the drive so it's unallocated. You could also use the drive manufacturer's software to initialize the drive fresh again, then try install windows 7. There's no reason why windows 7 installation software wouldn't reformat the disc and install itself.
thanks