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[sb225]

I want to install linux on windows xp, with dual boot and I my optical driver was too dead, so want to install form USB please let me know how to do? is it possible to install on XP and what precautions should I take since their is data and programs are running, so don't want to lose them.

[Holmes.Sherlock]

I want to install linux on windows xp, with dual boot and...

 

Highlighted terms are contradictory. If you want to install Ubuntu ON XP, use virtual machine. If you want to dual boot, Ubuntu installer will take you through the process.

[sb225]

I didnot get you, since I never did but heard on MSFN forums.

I am asking can I install ubuntu linux on my system which is running XP with other softwares, I don't want to lose those softwares and data too.

 

I may use Linux when I will be traveling, let me know if require any more information from me.

 

Thanks

[Holmes.Sherlock]

I didnot get you, since I never did but heard on MSFN forums.

 

Please read

http://mahmudfahmi.w...in-virtual-box/

http://lifehacker.co...with-virtualbox

 

I am asking can I install ubuntu linux on my system which is running XP with other softwares, I don't want to lose those softwares and data too.

 

For a novice user, Virtual Machine is the best option to fiddle with. You can install not only Ubuntu, but also whatever OS you may need without risking your data. 

[sb225]

I went on reading from yesterday, but i want a clear adviceon this before downloading virtualbox

I see the following downloads and want to know whether my laptop is compatible or not?

 

My system details is windows XP pro

Intel core 2 duo with 1 gb Ram

160 GB SATA hard drive

 

now let me know to download the right one out of four?

 

• VirtualBox platform packages. The binaries are released under the terms of the GPL version 2.    VirtualBox 4.2.12 for Windows hosts  x86/amd64
      VirtualBox 4.2.12 for OS X hosts  x86/amd64
      VirtualBox 4.2.12 for Linux hosts
      VirtualBox 4.2.12 for Solaris hosts  x86/amd64

Edited by sb225, 05 June 2013 - 10:11 AM.

[Holmes.Sherlock]

now let me know to download the right one out of four?

The first one.