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I need to delete Ubuntu to re-install windows XP then re-install Ubuntu

Asked by Brian Holland

As I'm a Linux virgin I made the mistake of wiping windows XP off my laptopwhen I wanted a dual boot system now Ubuntu won't recognise the XP cd-rom so I can't re-install it. I love the simplicity of Ubuntu so I don't want to lose it but with mp3 players and a tv module which all only work on windows I need to have it back if only to keep my kids from hounding me as soon as they come home from school.

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williamts99 (williamts99) said : 		#1

Ubuntu does not have to recognize your WindowsXP cd. What you do is restart your computer with the XP cd in the CD-ROM drive the same way that you installed Ubuntu.

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madhumt (madhumtnair) said : 		#2

I have Windows but I want to Install Ubuntu seperately, keeping Windows. When I try to install Ubuntu it says it will format all the disks and all tha data will be lost. I do not want this. I have installed ASP Linux keeping Windows in C drive. For this I have a seperate 10 GB partition.In ASP Linux we have the option for Custom Install. Does Ubuntu also has tha same installation.

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madhumt (madhumtnair) said : 		#3

I have Windows but I want to Install Ubuntu seperately, keeping Windows. When I try to install Ubuntu it says it will format all the disks and all tha data will be lost. I do not want this. I have installed ASP Linux keeping Windows in C drive. For this I have a seperate 10 GB partition.In ASP Linux we have the option for Custom Install. Does Ubuntu also has tha same installation.

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Anbu (anbalagan-v) said : 		#4

Use wubi , I'm using that!

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jonas rosberg (jonas-rosberg66) said : 		#5

i cant install ubuntu .i have downloaded it from ubuntu.com.please help

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williamts99 (williamts99) said : 		#6

jonas rosberg, we would like to help you with that, so could you please open your own support ticket instead of posting in someone else's. This will help prevent a lot of confusion.

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Williamts99

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