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Questions tagged [windows-vista]

operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers. Questions about interoperability between both operative systems.

It includes home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs. Prior to its announcement on July 22, 2005, Windows Vista was known by its codename "Longhorn". Released after Windows XP in the 2007.

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Dual-Boot with Vista?

I want to know how to dual boot my computer with ubuntu 12.04 and windows vista(step by step would be best) and also wanted to know if it would slow down my pc even more than it already is?
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Install Ubuntu and erase Windows Vista for good

Possible Duplicate: Can I remove Windows Vista from my notebook and only install Ubuntu? I want install Ubuntu but I can't erase Windows Vista.... How to do it? I have an Acer Aspice 4930. /Gilbert
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Can I install ubuntu over Vista on a laptop computer?

Can I install ubuntu OS over the Vista OS on a Compaq laptop. Are there any instructions out there for this???
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Run Ubuntu Alongside my current OS(Windows Vista)

I would like to run Ubuntu alongside my current OS. It is Windows Vista. Do I just download Ubuntu or do I have to do something special? Thanks.
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Erase Windows Vista to Install Ubuntu

new here. I have an old E-machine which as Windows Vista on it and I want to erase the Windows Vista, and install Ubuntu on it instead, but I am not sure where to start. Can I first install Ubuntu, and THEN erase Windows Vista, or is there a more…
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Vista to Ubuntu? 2007 laptop

I have a 2007 Windows Vista laptop that I am wanting to make the switch to Ubuntu on. These are the questions I have. Q. What is the stable version? A. Q. What size USB do I need? A. And steps on how to make the switch. BTW I do not need anything…
Caeden B
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Trouble replacing dying vista with ubuntu

I want to replace my hardly working vista with ubuntu. I downloaded the 32 bit ubuntu from http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop I got it as a comressed file. I decompressed it using winrar. i then followed some steps that i cant seem to find right…
thorbear79
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