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Installing Win XP on top of Ubuntu

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Currently my pc OS is Ubuntu 8.04 and I would like to install Win XP Pro on top of it. Is this possible or do I need to format and install XP Pro then re install again ubuntu?

Please help.
Eric

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arochester (arochester) said : 		#1

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_linux_and_windows_xp_linux_installed_first.htm

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shawnlandden (shawnlandden) said : 		#2

you can also use virtualbox or vmware (or qemu but not as easy) to load windows inside of ubuntu, however you will then lack fast directX/opengl video acceleration

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t_robert (amoresunaramera) said : 		#3

if you don't mind formatting you ubuntu system, that's okay. it's easier to put ubuntu on top of xp than the other way around. but i would also suggest you follow the link given by arochester - it's the same how-to that saved my a** when i had to reinstall my xp partition.

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Best t_robert (amoresunaramera) said : 		#4

if you don't mind formatting you ubuntu system, that's okay. it's easier to put ubuntu on top of xp than the other way around. but i would also suggest you follow the link given by arochester - it's the same how-to that saved my a** when i had to reinstall my xp partition.

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qO.Op (erichkooi) said : 		#5

Thanks t_robert, that solved my question.