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01-26-2009, 08:38 PM
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Shuttle k45 pc install xp
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I picked up a Shuttle mini k45 with Linux installed. It does not have a cdrom in it. I need to reformat and install Xp on it since Linux is not as user friendly as they say. Would it be possible to install the OS from a usb drive? The computer has a seagate 80 gb hard drive. Thanks |
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01-26-2009, 08:46 PM
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Yes as long as it lets you boot from usb.
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02-16-2009, 06:55 PM
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wow what a big help that was....state the obvious why dont you.
Linux Foresight is crap and I want to put XP on it and everything Ive tried doesnt work. Please anybody besides shadowpr,suggestions?? |
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02-16-2009, 07:04 PM
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frep, you asked:
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02-16-2009, 07:22 PM
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1) You may need to access the boot menu, either with a hotkey during POST, or change the boot order in the BIOS
2) If you have another PC, you can pull the CD/DVD drive from that and install it temporarily if the external drive won't boot. Moderator Comment: Please refrain from attacking forum members, freptide. If the advice given did not assist in solving the problem, simply state that the suggestion didn't work and why so we can proceed to the next suggestion. You've been around long enough to know that this is a family-friendly atmosphere.
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02-17-2009, 09:05 PM
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understood. I think I will try the regular Drive since the external one wont work. I changed boot order in Bios and still no luck with external. Also as far as installing anything on Foresight Linux its a nightmare. I wonder if Ill be able to get drivers in to run the DVD. I wish I would have gotten a normal PC with xp installed. Feel like Im stranded with this lousy Linux crud!
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02-18-2009, 04:48 PM
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Dual boot
I wonder if you can resize the partitions, or add the XP partition and just install a dual boot copy of XP with the Linux.
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