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    2 Last questions about OS

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by shadowtails, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. shadowtails

    shadowtails Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have two last question about notebooks operating systems.Notebooke m50sv has got vista operating system and i want to downgrade to win xp OS.Must i delete the viasta partion or not?Which OS is better?Win xp corporate or Windows Ubuntu XP?
     
    shadowtails, Jun 6, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Windows Ubuntu XP...

    Don't attempt to do anything outside of just using the system. Do NOT attempt to install an operating system, it will result in a horrible catastrophe. If you truly wish to use anything but the standard OS, please pay someone else to do it.
     
    Lithus, Jun 6, 2008
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  3. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Umm.. Windows Ubuntu XP? What's that?
     
    SmoothTofu, Jun 7, 2008
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  4. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    I think what Lithius meant to say is that installing an operating system can be complicated. If you have never done it before, as it seems evident, then you need to proceed with caution.

    If you make mistakes while altering partitions or installing the OS your computer will be unusable, until done properly. So it is important that you fully understand the procedure and how to deal with problems you may encounter prior to attempting it.

    There are many problems even people who have done this hundreds of times run into.

    Are you really sure you need to switch to XP? Try out Vista for a while. You might learn to like it.
     
    Gregory, Jun 7, 2008
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    right. if you delete vista and wipe your current hard drive completely clean, your computer will not be usable until you successfully install an operating system.

    its not that hard, but you should definitely use google to get a step by step how to
     
    masterchef341, Jun 7, 2008
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  6. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    <del>How did you get to turn on the computer?</del> I strongly suggest you follow what Lithus said.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 7, 2008
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  7. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Why do you want to downgrade?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 7, 2008
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  8. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Windows XP corporate? sounds nice....

    Windows Ubuntu xp? Is this a fusion?....

    These should be your 2 last questions.
     
    coolguy, Jun 7, 2008
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  9. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    windows xp corporate does exist- but its a hacked copy and so illegal. If you lack pc expertise, you could try using the ship it service from ubuntu https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
    there are many guides for newbies on how to install ubuntu.
     
    jisaac, Jun 7, 2008
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  10. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah, you can use the XP CD to get rid of the Vista partition and install the OS.
     
    atbnet, Jun 7, 2008
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  11. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed.

    Windows corporate is commonly found on torrent sites and thus discussion is not allowed. I suggest that you continue to use Vista(its pretty good for most users) or install Ubuntu(you can keep vista and dual boot with ubuntu. If you really want to use XP, then buy a copy legally.

    -kdawgca
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    Kdawgca, Jun 7, 2008
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