Q. I recently ran linux mint form a usb drive, but I decided that I don't like it. Ever since, as soon as I power on my computer, I have to choose to boot into Windows 7 or Linux mint. Some tutorials I saw required a repair disk to boot into command prompt, which I don't have. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A. What you need to do is rebuild the BCD Store.
That is where that message is coming from.
It is sort of the new and improved bootloader starting
AFTER XP.
That can be a complex process, so lets go at this the
way you already were.
EVERY Win7 system will allow you you to make a "Win7 Repair Disk".
Note it is only for repairs, very important ones, (but somewhat small repairs.)
Please see the following MS link about getting this VERY helpful disk
(while the computer is working...)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-system-repair-disc
See below if link breaks.
That is where that message is coming from.
It is sort of the new and improved bootloader starting
AFTER XP.
That can be a complex process, so lets go at this the
way you already were.
EVERY Win7 system will allow you you to make a "Win7 Repair Disk".
Note it is only for repairs, very important ones, (but somewhat small repairs.)
Please see the following MS link about getting this VERY helpful disk
(while the computer is working...)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-system-repair-disc
See below if link breaks.
How do I go about installing windows after linux is already on my hard drive?
Q. I recently installed mandriva linux on my laptop but I realized I'm going to need to put windows back on the computer to play a couple of games I can't get to work with wine. Whats the process for installing a dual boot of linux and windows with linux already being installed?
A. How to dual boot Linux and Windows XP (Linux installed first)
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm
The above tutorial relates to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and XP however it may be useful nonetheless.
LUg.
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm
The above tutorial relates to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and XP however it may be useful nonetheless.
LUg.
I am new to Ubuntu Linux where should I start?
Q. I installed an old copy of ubuntu linux 6 and I am fairly new to it. I would like to know where to find programs for ubuntu, how to install them, how to troubleshoot some minor problems (such as getting the Internet to work) etc. Is there a good website for this sort of stuff?
A. Ubuntu 6.10 is no longer supported. You can get it up and running with a little extra work but why make it hard for yourself.
Take a look at Linux Mint 5 (Main Edition) its easy to install easy to use and has much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.
Linux Mint 5 Release notes
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_elyssa.php
Linux Mint 5 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=25
Linux Mint 5 installation tutorial
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-5-elyssa-r1
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 5 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint 5 can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.
An alternative release of Ubuntu worth looking at is 8.04.2 http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04/ The installation tutorial I have supplied above also applies to Ubuntu 8.04.2
There is a wealth of help and documentation from the Ubuntu Community and much of it applies to Linux Mint as well https://help.ubuntu.com/community
Coming soon is the AWESOME Ubuntu 9.04 which I am currently testing.
NOTE : Avoid Ubuntu 8.10 as it is utterly dreadful and this will be made abundantly clear upon the release of Ubuntu 9.04
LUg.
Take a look at Linux Mint 5 (Main Edition) its easy to install easy to use and has much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled.
Linux Mint 5 Release notes
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_elyssa.php
Linux Mint 5 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=25
Linux Mint 5 installation tutorial
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-5-elyssa-r1
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 5 then you need to create a Bootable CD from the ISO. This can easily be done using Nero Burning ROM or similar software. Linux Mint 5 can also be run straight from the LiveCD you have created without touching your Hard Drive.
An alternative release of Ubuntu worth looking at is 8.04.2 http://releases.ubuntu.com/8.04/ The installation tutorial I have supplied above also applies to Ubuntu 8.04.2
There is a wealth of help and documentation from the Ubuntu Community and much of it applies to Linux Mint as well https://help.ubuntu.com/community
Coming soon is the AWESOME Ubuntu 9.04 which I am currently testing.
NOTE : Avoid Ubuntu 8.10 as it is utterly dreadful and this will be made abundantly clear upon the release of Ubuntu 9.04
LUg.
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