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JacobStar910
January 27, 2014 10:03:14 PM
Hello everyone! So I've been using Linux for about 2 years now, I went from Ubuntu, Fedora, and now up to Arch Linux. But alot of games I want to play are for Windows only. I don't have a CD-Rom or 4GB Thumbdrive, only a 2GB.
Is there a way to install Windows within Linux? I've bought Windows 98, XP, 7, and 8 on disk.
*Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum, 1:02 AM here...
Is there a way to install Windows within Linux? I've bought Windows 98, XP, 7, and 8 on disk.
*Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum, 1:02 AM here...
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Alec Mowat
January 27, 2014 10:08:19 PM
You can run many programs with Wine: but I believe it only supports up to DX9
http://www.winehq.org/
You could also try running a Windows Virtual machine, but you will not get the same performance as an actual Windows installation in both cases.
http://www.winehq.org/
You could also try running a Windows Virtual machine, but you will not get the same performance as an actual Windows installation in both cases.
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runswindows95
January 27, 2014 10:10:08 PM
Without knowing the full specs, hard to say which current Windows will run. Forgot Windows 98. Windows XP is losing support in April, but on some systems, it's the best Windows to run(Mainly systems with 1GB or less of RAM). If you got 4GB of RAM or more, Windows 7/8. If you can post your system specs, then I can recommend which Windows I would install
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deadmeow
January 27, 2014 10:17:38 PM
You can also install VM Ware virtual machine in linux with Windows, if you have a windows ISO. Although if you can get any of the games to run in WINE, that will give you the better performance than a virtual machine. XP is still an option if you want to dual boot, especially if it is not your primary OS.
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You must have a cd-rom. Your windows are on a cd/dvd.
Yes you could use wine and windows inside vmware to run many games but games that are non-native to linux, unlike steam games many of which are, then you're not going to get the full value of them unless you do a dual boot. Windows is going to erase your linux boot loader but that can be fixed with boot-repair https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
Yes you could use wine and windows inside vmware to run many games but games that are non-native to linux, unlike steam games many of which are, then you're not going to get the full value of them unless you do a dual boot. Windows is going to erase your linux boot loader but that can be fixed with boot-repair https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair
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JacobStar910
January 29, 2014 11:27:41 PM
JacobStar910 said:
My specs:Athlon ii x4 640 (4.2 Ghz) Quadcore
4GB DDR3 Corsair Ram
Galaxy GT 640 1GB
250GB HDD 5200 RPM
Also, I do this so I can play on the games I want and work on the servers that require certain programs that Linux doesn't support.
Is there a possible way at all?
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I want and work on the servers that require certain programs that Linux doesn't support.What are you referring too? You can connect to and modify any server from pretty much any computer.
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JacobStar910
February 5, 2014 4:49:56 AM
aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 5:21:31 AM
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aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 12:20:20 PM
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You need as much disk space to install Windows in a VM as you do to install it natively. And a native install can use more RAM than a VM can.
if you are limited for resources (which you aren't) a VM would be an even worse choice. If you want to play games then a native install (dual boot) is the sensible option. It will let you use all of your RAM and all the capabilities of your video card.
if you are limited for resources (which you aren't) a VM would be an even worse choice. If you want to play games then a native install (dual boot) is the sensible option. It will let you use all of your RAM and all the capabilities of your video card.
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aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 1:26:53 PM
aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 1:39:22 PM
aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 1:43:18 PM
"VM shrink the space i use it every day i run multiple servers with each spec 40 gb hd(virtual drive) in physical machine it takes 8 to 9 gb."
It will be more than magic if you can fit a Windows 7 installation plus games into 8 to 9 GB. It will be a miracle. Note that if you want to use compression you can compress an NTFS partition.
"it is all VIRTUAL not real close to reality"
Now that is very true - and the reason why it is not a sensible choice for games playing.
It will be more than magic if you can fit a Windows 7 installation plus games into 8 to 9 GB. It will be a miracle. Note that if you want to use compression you can compress an NTFS partition.
"it is all VIRTUAL not real close to reality"
Now that is very true - and the reason why it is not a sensible choice for games playing.
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aliafzal189
February 5, 2014 2:06:08 PM
JacobStar910
February 6, 2014 12:09:04 AM
JacobStar910
February 6, 2014 2:05:50 AM
Ijack said:
You can't move a Windows installation from one computer to another and expect it to work, unless they have very similar hardware. Windows 7 is better in this respect than previous versions, but it's still a lottery.Well unfortunately, I accidentally selected you as best answer. But Linux works on both computers without fresh reinstall, thought Windows would be as likeable and "advanced" as that.
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aliafzal189
February 6, 2014 2:15:22 AM
JacobStar910
February 6, 2014 11:05:46 PM
aliafzal189 said:
just clear somethings here you want to play games. you cant play games on linux so you want windows and you dont want to format linux either am i right so far?*I really need to stop posting when I'm tired, once again I select best answer.
I wouldn't mind formatting Linux, I can get over those days.
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aliafzal189
February 6, 2014 11:45:02 PM
JacobStar910
February 6, 2014 11:51:19 PM
aliafzal189
February 7, 2014 12:13:46 AM
1. First of all you are going to have to make sure that you have Java Downloaded
2. Now that we have Java downloaded and installed you need to download Windows 7. Once downloaded install Winrar. Make a new folder on your desktop. It doesn't matter what you name it. For ease just used the default New Folder. Then open extract the ISO file for Windows 7 into the new folder with Winrar.
Now that the files from the ISO are extracted into your new folder you should see a blue folder icon named "Setup Windows Installer" just double click it. The Windows 7 installer will open up and give you two options click Install now. You want to use "Custom Install" then select you hard drive you will be using.
Windows will now start to install, Now you just have to wait. Your computer will reboot randomly through this installation this is normal when it is done installing windows should restart with Windows 7
2. Now that we have Java downloaded and installed you need to download Windows 7. Once downloaded install Winrar. Make a new folder on your desktop. It doesn't matter what you name it. For ease just used the default New Folder. Then open extract the ISO file for Windows 7 into the new folder with Winrar.
Now that the files from the ISO are extracted into your new folder you should see a blue folder icon named "Setup Windows Installer" just double click it. The Windows 7 installer will open up and give you two options click Install now. You want to use "Custom Install" then select you hard drive you will be using.
Windows will now start to install, Now you just have to wait. Your computer will reboot randomly through this installation this is normal when it is done installing windows should restart with Windows 7
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JacobStar910
February 7, 2014 12:32:59 AM
aliafzal189 said:
1. First of all you are going to have to make sure that you have Java Downloaded2. Now that we have Java downloaded and installed you need to download Windows 7. Once downloaded install Winrar. Make a new folder on your desktop. It doesn't matter what you name it. For ease just used the default New Folder. Then open extract the ISO file for Windows 7 into the new folder with Winrar.
Now that the files from the ISO are extracted into your new folder you should see a blue folder icon named "Setup Windows Installer" just double click it. The Windows 7 installer will open up and give you two options click Install now. You want to use "Custom Install" then select you hard drive you will be using.
Windows will now start to install, Now you just have to wait. Your computer will reboot randomly through this installation this is normal when it is done installing windows should restart with Windows 7
I've tried this last year, it didn't work. But also wouldn't that be pirating (and illegal)?
*I once again the 3rd time selected best answer accidentally. I'm used to having the reply button big and green on my old forums.
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aliafzal189
February 7, 2014 12:38:52 AM
JacobStar910
February 8, 2014 2:04:05 AM
skittle said:
Borrow a 4GB flash drive from a friend. Or borrow a dvd drive from a friend. Or use another computer to PXE boot...Are you telling us you live in Anartica and no one has any of those available?!
Don't have a job, only money I get is from my servers. But I'm not going to spend money from donations and from all players that join on hardware I'll use one time.
I'll just stick with Linux and give up, I wish there were easier ways other than paying.
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JacobStar910
February 9, 2014 3:34:59 AM
I'm afraid that I've lost patience with this. You have been offered several good suggestions and you seem unwilling to consider any of them. You claim to have legal copies of Windows and then start talking about pirating.
If you can't afford a cheap USB drive or DVD drive, which you will surely have more than one use for, and you aren't willing to sell one of your multiple copies of Windows then there is no helping you.
If you can't afford a cheap USB drive or DVD drive, which you will surely have more than one use for, and you aren't willing to sell one of your multiple copies of Windows then there is no helping you.
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