Windows XP is the 5th version of Windows NT.
Windows XP was once the most popular desktop operating system in the world. It has been replaced mostly by Windows 7. Ubuntu makes a great graduation from Windows XP.
Questions tagged [windows-xp]
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Can I use ubuntu to recover files from an old system
I wondered if it was possible to download ubuntu and create a bootable cd which I can then take to an old system, which isn't booting properly in windows xp and run ubuntu to again access to data on that older machine...
Any help?
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Replacing XP with Lubuntu: How do I get my wireless to work?
Experience level with LUI: total noob
Netbook: Acer One, intel Atom with Win XP, 32-bit
Hi all,
I've searched and searched but finally I'm stuck at this point. Maybe the answer is in another forum but it seems there are always very specific things…
user283977
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Switching OS from Ubuntu to XP?
I originally had Windows XP on my computer. Then I decided to download Ubuntu 12.04. I didn't use any CDs or USBs or anything. I did not know that in doing so I wouldn't have access to any of my files. If I switch back to XP will my files still be…
Cordenne
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Install Windows XP in Ubuntu 11.04
Possible Duplicate:
How do I dual boot Windows XP and Ubuntu?
I have Ubuntu 11.04 on my hard disk. Now I want to create a NTFS partition for Windows XP and install Windows XP to get dual operating systems. How should I go about doing this ? How…
Parth
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Installing Ubuntu on Windows XP without a disk
I have an older laptop with xp and want to install Ubuntu on it,but my cd/dvd drive does not work. Is there any other way to do this ?
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youtube works with my xp but ubuntu
I have a self made computer amd pros gforce video card 6600gt running xp
and my windows plays youtube fine but when I boot ubuntu it don't can anybody tell why
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How do I run Autocad 13 (not 2013, but #13) on Ubuntu?
Do I try to get Ubuntu to run it or is there a compatible CAD program for Ubuntu that sees Autocad files? When I try to install, it is asking for a 32bit system. I last had it running in XP
Emerogork
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Wubi on Win XP - it starts, unpacks, but then ends
I try to start Wubi on and older Win XP PC. It starts (seen in task manager), unpacks the (some?) files and then ends...
Any idea how to start installation?
Kind regards - Chris
EDIT: Original post related to Windows Installer Download
Now…
Christoph21x
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Uninstalling Windows
Would it be safe to uninstall Windows XP on my computer and just boot to Ubuntu? I am using an older computer with a 40 gig HD, 3GB processor and just under 2 GB ram. I do not have much space left on my drive. If can be don
PeteSFL
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installation cd/dvd for xp
i have a computer with windows xp home edition. I want to install Ubuntu. I am connect to the internet on a windows 10 computer. I want to create a cd/dvd for the xp computer. how is that done?
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How can i start ubuntu side by side with windows 7 32bit?
Need help how can I work on ubuntu but also have windows?
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Can Ubuntu install alongside on Win XP computer?
Can Ubuntu install alongside on Win XP computer? My XP computer crushed after trying to install Ubuntu. The installer say that it cannot find HDD and installation stops. It cannot install Ubuntu or Win XP.
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Overwrite Windows XP with Ubuntu?
I have a Compaq Mini 110C with Windows XP. I'd like to run Ubuntu on it instead. It's a very old computer and I can't log into it as I don't remember my password. I don't care about any of the software or files on the computer.
Is there a way to…
Tia W
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Instakk and Run Ubuntu on Win' XP 32bit
I Have a Win' Xp 32bit OS.
I'd like to install on my current OS Ubuntu ,so I'll be able to execute Ubuntu from my Win' OS.
Could you please provide me the proper download link ?
Thanks in advanced
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how to unninstall ubuntu but bootmgr is missing and i want to install win xp
I wanna uninstall ubuntu and install Windows xp. bootmgr is missing, how to fix it?
I have only usb stick with win xp, cd drive broken.
audriusr
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