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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...

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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.
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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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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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January 28, 2014 12:18:36 AM

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
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January 29, 2014 11:27:41 PM

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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January 30, 2014 1:08:40 AM

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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February 5, 2014 4:49:56 AM

So is it offical? I can't do it?...
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February 5, 2014 5:08:17 AM

Just install Windows 7 or 8 in a dual boot setup. Google provides plenty of information about this. You are lucky to have so many licensed copies of Windows to play with.
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February 5, 2014 5:12:45 AM

No, we said you can.
Make an iso copy of your install disk, your choice of version.
Install said iso in vmware inside linux. some games may be flaky but in general they should work.

I still don't know what you are asking about servers. Try telling me what it is you want to do with a server.
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February 5, 2014 5:21:31 AM

wine doesn't always work.

first option if you can make some space install window with linux.
virtualbox or vmware requires VT(virtual technology) check your bios that motherboard have it.

second install virtualbox it is free linux product. vmware is third party
make a machine in it keep it light.
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February 5, 2014 6:59:23 AM

But the dual boot ijack suggested is your best option. Using windows in vmware still requires the license I believe so you may as well take full advantage of it. Surely you have a friend that can loan you an external DVD drive long enough to install windows from the dvd.
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February 5, 2014 12:20:20 PM

if you buy or borrow windows why dont you replace linux and onlly use windows. 250 gb hdd 4gb ram is not plenty for dual boot.

if you make virtual machine you can keep using trial version over and over no problem if windows get corrupt and in some copies trial have 60 days and in some 30 days.
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February 5, 2014 1:05:01 PM

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.
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February 5, 2014 1:26:53 PM

vm requires ram and if you play game you will need atleast 6 gb but
installing dual boot is like breaking your hd in two, both sides wont have enough space
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February 5, 2014 1:36:23 PM

"installing dual boot is like breaking your hd in two, both sides wont have enough space"

And where do you suppose the space comes from for a VM? Magic? :) 
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February 5, 2014 1:39:22 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.
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February 5, 2014 1:43:18 PM

that is why it is all VIRTUAL not real close to reality
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February 5, 2014 1:57:39 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.
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February 5, 2014 2:06:08 PM

it is more safe
Better safe than sorry
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February 6, 2014 12:09:04 AM

I have Windows 7 on dual boot, but I installed it on my laptop and I moved my laptop HDD to my desktop. It gives me blue screen each time I try to boot into it. I've tried VMWare but it freezes my entire pc even with 1GB ram dedicated and 2 cores.
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February 6, 2014 12:40:21 AM

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.
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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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February 6, 2014 2:11:49 AM

I've unselected your best answer.

You can't move a Windows installation from one computer to another and expect it to work, unless they have very similar hardware.
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February 6, 2014 2:15:22 AM

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?
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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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February 6, 2014 11:45:02 PM

then replace linux with window 7
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February 6, 2014 11:51:19 PM

aliafzal189 said:
then replace linux with window 7


The entire post is how could I do it without a thumb drive or cd-rom.
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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
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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 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


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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February 7, 2014 12:38:52 AM

why dont you try again ?

microsoft charge you only for product id. they give you windows trial version free. if you want to buy they just give you product id.
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February 7, 2014 12:52:57 AM

JacobStar910 said:
aliafzal189 said:
then replace linux with window 7


The entire post is how could I do it without a thumb drive or cd-rom.

You can buy an internal or external DVD drive for less than $20. Wouldn't that just be the easiest solution?

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February 7, 2014 2:45:29 AM

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?!
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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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February 8, 2014 2:16:49 AM

You say that you have legal copies XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8. They are of little use to you without the means to install them, so just sell one on eBay. That will more than cover the cost of a suitable flash drive or external optical drive.
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February 8, 2014 6:16:59 PM

4gb flas drive cost like $5...

Surely you know SOMEONE that has one you can borrow though...
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February 9, 2014 3:29:33 AM

Pirating? End of conversation.
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February 9, 2014 3:34:59 AM

Ijack said:
Pirating? End of conversation.


Would it still be illegal if I have the legal CD key sitting next to me?
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February 9, 2014 4:39:35 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.
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February 9, 2014 10:48:25 AM

The OP is currently enjoying a three day holiday away from Tom's for his references to pirating Windows software in the face of being offered adequate free alternatives.
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