How do I remove Windows and install Ubuntu on a laptop?
1. Download Ubuntu (or some other flavor of Linux as desired).2. Burn it to a DVD.3. Place that DVD in the drive on the Computer you want to reload, then restart. The computer should automatically start into the live disk, unlike Windows, which asks if you want to. If it does not, you will need to restart and choose your boot preference.4. Once loaded, the Linux desktop will display an icon for installing on your computer. Double click this.5. The install wizard will ask you a series of questions, including showing you that you have Windows installed. There will be several choices hereLoad Side By Side (This will create a virtual drive for Linux. Not the best option).Overwrite Windows and Replace With Linux (this will automatically reformat and repartition your hard drive)Something else (you will need to know what partitions you want for this).6. If it asks you if you want to download proprietary software, check yes.7. You just need to enter your computer name (use the default or make one up), an initial user and password (and let you know the strength of that password, but it won't stop you from using something weak).8. In a few moments, you are now the proud owner of a Linux computer. Start it up, then check for any available proprietary drivers.
How can I use Ubuntu without installing it on my laptop?
Just downloaded the iso file which is available on official Ubuntu website and burn it to a cd or flash it on a pendrive.. Simply restart the system after the process is complete. You'll see a pop up asking you to choose one of the option.. Install ubuntu or try it. Click on try it and viola!!! You are using Ubuntu without installing it. P.S: Of course it isn't recommend for dialy usage.
Should I install Ubuntu on my Windows 7 laptop as dual-boot or using VirtualBox?
There are two types of dual boot you need to be aware of, and they both have their issues.First is the WUBI type, where you run your Ubuntu Live Disk from Windows and install that way. This basically installs a virtual computer inside Windows, but acts as a dual boot. It's nice and easy, but if you do this, DON'T UPDATE! I have had regular issues in which the update breaks the GRUB, or boot file, making your Ubuntu load useless, unless you are skilled at working with the GRUB file. This is like a true dual boot, but is a little slower since it is actually running out of Windows.The second type is where you carve out a chunk of hard drive as a new partition, and install Ubuntu on that. It may take a little effort and some research, but I have never had a problem. This is my preferred method. It is stable, secure and has sole use of the computer's resources, so it's your fastest option.You create a new partition from in Windows. This will ensure that your data is protected. No need to format.Boot your computer with the live disk, then install using the utility. You may need to manually create the various partitions required, there are two or three you will need (root, swap and data). Install normally. How do I partition my hard drive to manually install Ubuntu 12.10 alongside Windows 8?The third option is to use a virtual machine. This is fine if you want to run both Windows and Linux at the same time, or just want to test it out. I do this once in a while when I want to see what I can do and if I break it, I just re-attach a copy. This is, however, REALLY SLOW, and I don't recommend this for a full use computer, unless you have a souped up box with way to much speed and RAM! This is not the option if you want to run video or games. It basically shares Windows' resources, and you don't get the full speed you would normally expect.
How do I install Ubuntu on a PC without an OS?
You can install ubuntu from a thumb drive if you have access to some other working computer.Download the ubuntu iso file, download the linux iso-to-usb writer program, write on usb drive, boot your computer without OS with that usb drive.Here are the instructions to install ubuntu on your computer as your operating system and start using this amazing OS. First you need to do this on another computer (I used a windows computer and this is what I did).You will need:A USB 3.0 with enough memory to allocate the image in it (about 8G)A laptop hard drive enclosureSteps:download the Universal-USB-installer http://www.pendrivelinux.com/uni...download the desktop 'disk image file' to a folder on the windows pc.insert the flash drive in your computer and open up the Universal-USB-Installer and agree with the terms.Select the linux system you will upload to the flash drive, browse and select the image, select the usb flash drive and check on formatting the drive.Click create and this will take a few minutes. When 'done' click close.restart your computer to reboot on your flash drive (if you don't know how to do this, ask me, or search the web).once the image is booted, click on install the image and connect your enclosure with your laptops hard drive in it and follow the step to install it in your hard drive.
Can I install windows 7 on a linux operating laptop?
Yes... How to perform a clean install of Windows. A clean installation consists of removing all data from your hard disk by reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk. Note: To boot from your Windows CD/DVD, the BIOS settings on your computer must be configured to do this. On start up keep tapping either F1, F2, F10,(Be Aware that some manufacturers use F10 for system recovery!) Esc, or Del, to enter the BIOS set-up. Look for "Drive configuration", "Boot order" or similar and make the CD/DVD drive the first boot device. Save settings and exit. Start your computer from the Windows CD/DVD. To do this, insert the CD/DVD into your CD/DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press a key to start the computer from the CD/DVD. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows Setup and then press F8. Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format (NTFS) a partition where you want to install Windows. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows Setup. You will be asked to enter "Regional and Language/Keyboard Settings" your serial/product key, then update and activate Windows.
Installing Linux on a hp dv5000 laptop?
That really depends on the distro you want to install. Some of the popular ones are Ubuntu, Linux Mint, openSUSE, and Fedora. The wireless may Just Work(tm) on some of the distributions. The best thing to do is to pick a few and look at the hardware of the laptop and look for reports of what works and what requires some configuration
How do I remove and old version of Kubuntu and install Windows on a Linux laptop?
You can install windows 7 or 8.You have to install using a bootable DVD or a bootable USB created from the iso. You may use WinToFlash - Install Windows from usb - Home page to create a bootable USB. You have to run it on wine or some Windows PC.After this, the installation process is pretty straight forward. Boot with the DVD/USB and format the original Kubuntu Partition, the swap space and also any other ext partitions (Windows does not support ext file system) and install windows on a partition. The installation wizard will guide you through almost all of the steps.
How do I install Kubuntu on a Windows 7 PC (dual boot)?
check this out :- [How To] Make Multi Boot Of Windows 7, Windows 8 And Ubuntu | TechnoArea
How can I install Windows 10 on my laptop with Linux pre installed?
As mentioned by Tim Elliot, installing Windows will wipe out anything on your hard drive. If you partion your drive using gparted while in Linux, shrinking the Linux partition to allow for a second partition might work, but it is a complicated process. You will have to reboot your laptop to the Windows installation media (CD or USB) and install Windows to the unformatted partition. The installer will ask you to format (prepare) the partition, then proceed with the installation as usual. You will then have both a Linux and Windows Operating System on your laptop. But to boot into Linux you will need to figure out how to reinstall then run Grub at boot. To do that you will have to... OK. I admit it. It can't be done. I've tried. It's hopeless.Just install Windows 10 to the laptop. Then reinstall Linux using your choice of flavor (distribution) from an online source like Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Bodhi, etc. If your laptop came with a installer CD, use that. The installer will walk you through an easy, though sometimes nerve-racking process that will eventually leave you with a fully functioning dual-boot system you will be absolutely proud of.
Why do my Windows won't boot but I can boot my Kubuntu? Is there any problems with the grub?
There is no problem with GRUB.Open the terminal and run sudo update-grub.That should do it..