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Old 09-23-2011, 06:12 AM   #1
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Linpus lite removing and installing windows.

I have linpus lite for meego os, i want to install windows on it. Is it possible?
And, can i completely remove linpus lite, and install windows?

I have acer E529 if it helps.
 
Old 09-23-2011, 06:13 AM   #2
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One more thing, the resource cd which came with my computer is for windows os..
 
Old 09-23-2011, 06:15 AM   #3
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And the tutorial how to set up the computer is for windows too..
 
Old 09-23-2011, 06:15 AM   #4
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I would think that if you boot from the Windows installation CD/DVD, then you would have the option of using the entire drive for your installation.
 
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I would think that if you boot from the Windows installation CD/DVD, then you would have the option of using the entire drive for your installation.
Yea but when i tried to install windows, it said i dont have drivers for my hard drive.. Hmm, how can i know what hard drive i have and where to get the drivers?
 
Old 09-23-2011, 06:59 AM   #6
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You can probably get the drivers here:

http://support.gateway.com/us/en/ema...x?modelId=3693

http://global-download.gateway.com/G...HINES&SC=PA_6E
 
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Ah, still getting error.. It says i need to remove all newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers..
 
  


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