How to Format a Linux Hard Disk to Windows

Windows operating system and Linux execute best on their specific file systems. It is a known fact that Linux executes better on hard disks that are formatted using the ext3 file format system, whereas Windows executes well in a disk that...

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How to use the Ubuntu installation disc

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Insert the Ubuntu installation disc into the CD-ROM and boot the PC with it. During the boot-up process, select 'Try Ubuntu without……' this will enable you to install Linux without affecting the current status of your system.
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Load the Partition Editor application, this can be found by clicking the menu 'System' then selecting 'Administration' on the drop down menu.
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Choose the partition in which Linux has been installed in and select 'Delete'. Thereafter, select 'New' to create a new partition to install Windows in. choose NTFS as the preferred file format system.
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Click 'Apply' to accept the changes and proceed to install Windows in the new partition that you have just created..