Operating system Installation guide - Page 3

Orpheus · Dec 27th, 2008, 03:45 PM

yeah thats what i meant, so where can i download a copy?

i'll read tutorials later, i really need to get this done now before i get really angry and throw a dish across the room

Xenophanez · Dec 27th, 2008, 03:53 PM

^ you know I can't answer that here, PC Orpheus.

danday_wala · Dec 27th, 2008, 09:46 PM

I have one XP ISO, but there are two problems:

1) It is in German
2) You must acquire a license for that

Orpheus · Dec 28th, 2008, 09:07 PM

dude i need a quick ref. of how i go about making a bootable disc, i googled it but i got lost in i386 and device drivers, pls help.

Xenophanez · Dec 28th, 2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

dude i need a quick ref. of how i go about making a bootable disc, i googled it but i got lost in i386 and device drivers, pls help.

you dun need to do anything to make it bootable, just load ISO image and burn the CD. All windows images ARE bootable.

Orpheus · Dec 28th, 2008, 09:12 PM

oh ok.

just one more q, should i be backing my modem software, because once i do a fresh install how am i suppose to get online again?

Orpheus · Dec 28th, 2008, 09:37 PM

xeno?

Xenophanez · Dec 28th, 2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

oh ok.

just one more q, should i be backing my modem software, because once i do a fresh install how am i suppose to get online again?

windows xp generally has most of the generic drivers for modems and LAN. BUT it is wise to download and save drivers for YOUR laptop in other partition. (just in case it doesn't install the right driver)

teggy · Dec 29th, 2008, 01:34 AM

Alright lets attempt to do this again,

I have a Vista Ultimate installed on my PC. One main partition C:

I wanna install ubuntu, how do i go about installing it w/out it corrupting my vista boot. Last time it ruined my Vista and i had to re-install it. And i never did get either ubuntu or Vista to boot properly. Check this post to see what problem i ran into the last time: Operating system Installation guide

A step by step instruction would be awesome. Also, suggestions on what software to use, if you'll have me make a partition first or use the "shrink" option.

Thanks a bunch.

cricketplaya · Dec 29th, 2008, 03:17 AM

hmm^

dunno about installing with vista but this guide i came across recently helps you isntall ubuntu: Installing Ubuntu- Guide - Notebook Forums and Laptop Discussion

teggy · Dec 29th, 2008, 03:32 AM

Thanks bro.

Another Question: Considering, that all goes well and i install and am able to boot on ubuntu. Will i have to re-install all the drivers for my hardware on ubuntu as well? Graphics/MB/etc..etc..?

Xenophanez · Dec 29th, 2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teggy

Alright lets attempt to do this again,

I have a Vista Ultimate installed on my PC. One main partition C:

I wanna install ubuntu, how do i go about installing it w/out it corrupting my vista boot. Last time it ruined my Vista and i had to re-install it. And i never did get either ubuntu or Vista to boot properly. Check this post to see what problem i ran into the last time: Operating system Installation guide

A step by step instruction would be awesome. Also, suggestions on what software to use, if you'll have me make a partition first or use the "shrink" option.

Thanks a bunch.

ooops... I missed ur last post..

anyway, I am downloading ubuntu right now. I also got an extra machine, lemme give it a go with vista 1st.

teggy · Dec 29th, 2008, 03:34 AM

Awesome ...thanks a lot.

I hope it's not too much trouble for you.

AnGeL EyEs · Dec 29th, 2008, 12:49 PM

told you he'd be on later

*tip toeing out of thread*

Monk · Dec 29th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teggy

Thanks bro.

Another Question: Considering, that all goes well and i install and am able to boot on ubuntu. Will i have to re-install all the drivers for my hardware on ubuntu as well? Graphics/MB/etc..etc..?

Most of them would already part on ubuntu.
Some like Navada/wireless you may have to install.
But its not difficult. But different then windows!!

Orpheus · Dec 29th, 2008, 03:21 PM

xeno, i got told by teggy that i will be needing a bootable cd.

Xenophanez · Dec 29th, 2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

xeno, i got told by teggy that i will be needing a bootable cd.

nah Orpheus, you DON'T need a seprate bootable CD. Those ISO files are exact images of Windows XP installation CDs & ALL installation CDs ARE bootable.

Teggyy...

danday_wala · Dec 29th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Are we still at ISO and bootable CD?

Orpheus · Dec 29th, 2008, 05:52 PM

oh ok. its not his fault, i perhaps didnt explain clearly.

danday_wala · Dec 29th, 2008, 05:57 PM

Yaar Orpheus just burn the ISO on CD and start your computer with that. I promise it will boot from the CD (hope right BIOS settings are in place), if not, it is about time to buy a new CD/DVD- Drive.

I have installed Windows like zillions of times directly from ISO (without any CD) in VMs.