Microsoft's Windows operating system(s).
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change proxy username -ubuntuone on windows
ubuntuone asked for my proxy username during install, i used it for a while then the password had to be changed. now one is still using the old password.
Tried to reinstall but the password dialog ...
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4answers
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How to set up Ubuntu + Win 8 in virtualbox, when Win 8 is pre-installed?
I have a Samsung i3 Ultrabook. It runs Windows 8. I used to run Ubuntu in Virtualbox. I hate it. I want to run Ubuntu as host. But Win 8 should be running in Virtualbox (for Office + Acrobat). But the ...
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2answers
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How to boot into Windows 8 from Grub?
I just did a 50GB partition on my laptop thaty initially had windows 8 on it, every time i try booting Windows im getting an "invalid EFI file path" I just ran a boot repair and it gave me this URL: ...
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How do I see windows 8 files on ubuntu 12.10?
very new to ubuntu, and I think the interface is absolutely beautiful. I am using Ubuntu through the usb for now, after following this tutorial http://lifehacker.com/5504531/the-co...-a-thumb-drive - ...
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What essentials do I need to start using Ubuntu instead of windows? [closed]
I would like to dual boot ubuntu with windows 8 after I fix my windows 8 (Ubuntu is just way too pretty!). I found this tutorial about dual-booting the two without problems ...
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What can I do in Ubuntu to repair my windows 8 boot process?
My windows 8 got trapped in infinite automatic repair loop then went into restart loop, none of the fixes are working.
I am running Ubuntu 12.10 via USB.
After getting my files back, I am going to ...
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1answer
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How can I install and run a medical app designed for windows server 2008 in Ubuntu?
I'm currently trying to install a windows server based app that works along with oracle database. This application normally installs folders (as any other) in the root of the system and it's executed ...
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2answers
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Windows 7 + Ubuntu 12.04 + Invalid EFI file path + Boot repair + Grub many entries
I've a ASUS N56VZ with Intel Core i7 - 3610QM, with Win 7 Home Premium x64 pre-installed. This computer come with EFI instead of the traditional BIOS.
When I bought it, I had 3 visible partitions. C ...
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XP clients fail to print via CUPS after reboot of server
I have a HP LaserJet 4250 network printer, set up via cups on an Ubuntu 11.04 server (running as a samba PDC). Any time the server gets rebooted the Windows clients (running XP) can no longer print.
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Grub won't boot windows after update from 11.10 to 12.04
thanks for your time and reading this, here's the deal:
i upgraded from 11.10 to 12.04 and everything worked out until i rebooted, i had 11.10 sucessfully running as a dual boot with windows vista.
...
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1answer
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How to access Apache2 virtual host from VirtualBox (or any VM)
I am running Ubuntu 11.04, I have setup my localhost so I access my sites at
site1.local
site2.local
By setting up virtual hosts and adding entries to my hosts file.
I want to test them in IE ...
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1answer
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Ubuntu 13.04 don't boot with Windows 7
So I just installed the Gnome, I used the Gparted to make the partitions because the basic mode to install side by side with windows was not working. Ok, I made the partitions and installed, no ...
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1answer
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Ubuntu installation in BIOS mode
I want to know what kind of installation is the best for me. I bought my computer with windows 7 preinstalled in it and I upgraded it to windows 8. It is in BIOS mode and I saw that i need to install ...
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1answer
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How to get Ubuntu download for a Mac
I am trying to download Ubuntu to put it on my daughter's MacBook (just installed new HDD, so no operating system on it); but from my Windows PC all I can see is the Windows Ubuntu. Can I use that, or ...
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How to install Windows 8 on top of two Ubuntu OS
I am currently having both 13.04 64-bit and 12.04 64-bit installed using GRUB2. 13.04 is the main one and I allocated 100GB volume for 12.04.
I am trying to add a Windows 8 64-bit OS on top of the ...
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How to convert Wubi install into regular install?
I have installed Ubuntu on my D: partition using Wubi. Is there any way in which I can remove my Windows from C: drive and move my existing Ubuntu installation to C: drive and make it a regular ...
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1answer
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Wubi installer stuck on 75%
I'm currently installing Wubi, and the installer keeps getting stuck at about 75% - I have had this problem before and I think I managed to fix it by resetting/stopping something in Windows when ...
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3answers
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How to Get a Windows Client to Authenticate against a Linux LDAP Server
How can we set Windows clients to authenticate against an LDAP Server running on Ubuntu?
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2answers
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How to make folders like “System Volume Information” or “RECYCLER” hidden, just like it is on windows?
I have this external hard drive, and I used it in windows, now that I use it on Ubuntu, and it is kind of annoying to see files like System Volume Information, so how can I make it hidden?
Or how can ...
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4answers
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How to fix syslinux error creating a bootable USB stick in Windows?
I downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 desktop and I am trying to create a bootable USB drive using the universal USB installer.
However, I keep getting the message:
An error(1) occurred while executing ...
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2answers
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Windows doesn't boot after Ubuntu installation
I have had serious problems installing Ubuntu and Windows and have dual boot. Recently I installed both operating systems, Ubuntu was the last one, and after that my computer was booting directly to ...
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4answers
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Best partition scheme for ubuntu + windows with EFI and GPT
I am guessing which is the better partition scheme for a system with EFI and GPT.
Currently, I have the following scheme:
NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
sda 8:0 0 465.8G 0 disk ...
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1answer
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wanted to install the windows xp
I have installed the unbutu latest version on my laptop. then i am trying to install the windows xp as dual boot . could any body please suggest me how to do it . i have tried the following procedure ...
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1answer
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Damaged external NTFS hard disk
A few days ago, I used my external hard disk (a 2TB Seagate) in order to transfer some files on Windows Vista. During that, I noticed some malfunctions on my system (it was running too slow, Windows ...
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How to remove Ubuntu and put Windows back on?
I know nothing at all about Linux, and I desperately need to get my laptop back up and running again with Windows, how do I remove Ubuntu?
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1answer
56 views
Ubuntu and Windows7 [duplicate]
I know, this is a stupid question but I need your help.
I have ubuntu 12.04 on my Computer but I need windows to play Metin2 (yes I need because I am gamemaster). Wine doesn't work because of ...
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2answers
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where should I install windows?
here is a picture of "GParted".
Where should I install windows (which partition?)?
It's SDA1? I'm not sure because there are 20gb in use and I don't know why. It's possible that's the older ...
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How to install Windows 7 in VirtualBox from Ubuntu 13.04? [duplicate]
Shortly after I installed Ubuntu 13.04, I installed VirtualBox in order to use Windows 7 in a virtual machine. When trying to install Windows I get the following:
Cannot find a driver for the ...
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1answer
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Can't Boot back to windows 8
i have problem tonight.
i installed ubuntu 13.04.
managed to get it working but cant boot my windows 8 pro 64.
stuck at GRUB2 which got 5 options.
1.Ubuntu
2.Advance options for Ubuntu.
3.Memory ...
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Can ubuntu for tablet run all the windows programs? [closed]
I'm referring in particular to programs like photoshop. And what about games for windows?
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How can i set up windows in workspace independent
I have a little problem with workspace. When i move a window out of current workspace, it'll show in other workspace. I don't want this. I want part of window hidden in current workspace, it also ...
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1answer
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The most optimal operating system to host virtual machines
I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite A505 with following features:
Intel Core i3 processor
8kB L1 cache, 64 kb L2 cache, 256kB L3 cache
4 GB RAM
500 GB HDD
I have used many operating systems on it. ...
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Used wubi to install - error 0xc00000e9 Will not boot to ubuntu [duplicate]
What the screen says:
\ubunto\winboot\wubildr.mbr
Status: 0xc00000e9
Info: An unexpected I/O error has occurred
I have looked in forums, and the only advise I can find is to move ...
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1answer
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unable to boot in windows 8
I've installed Ubuntu 12.04 and I can't boot in Windows 8, I can only boot in the recovery.
Before that, I installed fedora over a Ubuntu installation and I was having the same problem.
Here is my ...
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When installing Ubuntu from USB, it recognizes previous Windows 8 but I don't get the option to run alongside
When installing Ubuntu from USB, Ubuntu installer recognizes previous Windows 8 OS but I don't get the option to install alongside Windows 8. I only get the option to replace Windows 8 or "Something ...
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1answer
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Sharing folders between Ubuntu(guest) and Windows 7 (host) using VirtualBox
I installed Ubuntu guest on a Windows 7 machine using VirtualBox. How can share folders between Ubuntu guest and Windows host? Thanks.
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Will “World Of Tanks” run on Ubuntu? [closed]
I play world of tanks (a Game) in windows. Will it work on ubuntu? Better, worse, same? I would like to try Ubuntu but not if w.o.t won't work.
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2answers
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EFI - GPT dual-boot quantal AMD64 - impossible boot windows 7
I tried to install Ubuntu Quantal AM64 on a EFI - GPT notebook (asus X501U) in dualboot.
Ubuntu works fine, but i can't boot windows anymore.
HDD is partitioned in this way:
sda1 0.2 Gb ...
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3answers
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on machine with Windows XP. How to have a real UNIX-Ubuntu, not just Ubuntu-GUI over Windows? [duplicate]
The goal: I want to learn UNIX, UNIX-like platforms. Especially command line and bash.
I have Windows XP installed on my machine. I have chosen Ubuntu for my goal.
I have one hard drive on my ...
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1answer
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Problem installing Ubuntu 13 alongside Windows8 - cannot see partition system
I got quite a problem for some time that prevents me from installing Ubuntu (finally). I got an ASUS laptop bought in late 2012, that came with Windows 7 pre-installed. I upgraded it to Windows 8 (due ...
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how to install windows after deleting a linux partition [closed]
So I used to have linux but I screwed my computer up in attempt to get windows. Now i don't have an operating System just gparted. I have one partition its 499 gb and Ntfs . Yet whenever I try to ...
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3answers
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How do I remove Ubuntu, wipe hard drive and install Windows XP?
I have ubuntu 11.10, but i want to remove it, format my hard drive and install windows xp, but when i try doing this from the windows installer it says that the hard drive can't be formated so i would ...
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1answer
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Why is ubuntu so slow on windows 7 capable PC
I love linux and I think it is the best OS out there, but for some reason it is noticably slower than windows 7 on my machine. It hangs a lot and none of the animations are smooth. It is a HP pavilion ...
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0answers
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can't access windows partition after recovery using testdisk
help me plz . after installing ubuntu i lost my all windows vista partitions .now i recovered all partitions using testdisk and i can access all data in partition D,E but can't access data in ...
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3answers
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why os x is 5GB while ubuntu is just 700 mb? [closed]
I dont understand whats in 5gb of os x and windows installation dvds when ubuntu fits on 700mb cd and just works with every hardware! I am not criticizing i am just curious. I'm expecting answers like ...
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3answers
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How do I install and run Lord of the Rings Online on a 64-bit Ubuntu system?
Has anyone found the secrets to installing and running Lord of the Rings Online on an Ubuntu 11.10 64Bit system?
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1answer
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Trouble with Ubuntu installation in VirtualBox
I'm having some problems getting Ubuntu to install. I'm running Windows XP Home (32bit) on an older Dell Dimension 2350 with 1GB ram, trying to install either Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (32Bit) or 13.04 (32Bit) ...
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1answer
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Want to repair Grub [duplicate]
I have ubuntu 12.04 and windows 8 installed on my system. The main boot manager is grub, also the ubuntu and windows are installed in separate partitions. I want to install windows 7 back in place of ...
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How to make Ubuntu's Copying and Pasting websites work similar to Windows?
I am using Evernote on Windows its really good for taking notes so I installed the same Evernote on Ubuntu using Wine ([PlayOnLinux][2]). In windows when I copy(ctrl + c) a web site and past(ctrl + v) ...
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1answer
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How can I join an ubuntu 12.10 client to join a windows domain (server 2008)
In My office am using windows server 2008 recently am install ubuntu 12.10 in my offz its really awesome but Little bit am struggling about few configurations and settings... now also am struggling ...
