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How can I install Windows XP and Ubuntu 12.04 alongside each other?

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 2942 / 2 Years ago, mon, january 24, 2022, 7:01:51

I've got Windows 7 with Wubi 11.10 installed. I would like to replace that with a proper 12.04 installation alongside a new Windows XP installation, but I'm not sure what the best path would be. I can't figure out how to install WinXP via USB -- my computer has no cd drive.

I'm not skilled enough to use Ubuntu all the time, and my iPhone requires me to run some Windows version for the damn iTunes software. I have all my data on the Windows partition but also lots of apps and settings in Ubuntu. I back up the data on the Windows partition. I don't mind having to re-do the Ubuntu customizing.

How can I install Windows XP and Ubuntu 12.04 alongside each other?

Which one to install first? I think either one will "break" the boot of the other one, so afterward I'd have to repair the boot mechanism.

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answered 2 Years ago bleger · Accepted Answer

The easiest and most proper way is to install Windows XP first. Then install Ubuntu, which will find the XP install and deploy the proper GRUB boot.

As for installing Windows XP from USB, the easiest way to do this is to use WinToFlash. There are about 3 other methods, but all of them are bound to fail.

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