Install the Windows Under the Linux operating system

**Level8** · 08-03-2010

Hello, I am having Linux installed on my computer. And now I am thinking to install the Windows operating system on it. I don't have any idea from which I can able to install the Windows Under the Linux operating system. If you are having any solution to achieve it, then please help me

**Devasis** · 08-03-2010

Hello, I am also searching for the same solution. I am having Linux and want to install Windows on it. If I use the command below at console :

Code:

df-h

Then in my console it gives me:
1. Sys. of Fich. Tail. Disp Occ. 0CC%. Mounted on
2. / dev/sda1 294G 5.2g 274g 2% /
3. udev 1.5 G 260K 1,5 G 1% / dev
4. none 1.5G 1.1M 1.5G 1% / dev / shm
5. none 1.5G 188K 1.5G 1% / var / run
6. none 1.5G 0 1.5G 0% / var / lock
7. none 1.5G 0 1.5G 0% / lib / init / rw

**MrChris-** · 08-03-2010

Hello, I think if you simply make use of the windows xp setup at the other partition of the hard drive then you will able to get the solution for your problem. So, just try it and then I think you will able to get the solution for your problem. And while making use of it you just need to keep the option of the without formatting and you will able to use the linux also. Just try it.

**Solomon** · 08-03-2010

If you want to remove the Linux operating system from your system and want to install the Windows XP then you can simply visit to the microsoft website and then by following the steps given you can solve your problem. It will provide you solution if you are having Linux installed on your computer and then if you want to install the Windows xp on it, then you just need to click on link below:

How to Remove Linux and Install Windows XP

**Calvin K** · 08-03-2010

Hello, if you want to install the Windows under the Linux operating system then you need to follow the steps below:

First step you have to perform is that you need to Login on the VMware official Web site. Overthere you will able to get button having name as "Evaluate Now". Now just download the Linux version of VMware and then get an evaluation lecense.
Now for unloading you need to use the command below:
Code:
```
tar -zxvf Vmware-x.x.x-xxx.tar.gz
```

Now type the command below at the command prompt:

Code:

mv vmware-distrib /usr/local/src
cd /usr/local/src/vmware-distrib
ls

Now just run the VMware installation by typing the ./vm-wareinstall.pl
Then type the command below:
Code:
```
cd /usr/local/vmware
./vmware
```
Now it is needed to make use of the Windows installation cd and then you will able to get the wizard for the installation location. And you need to select the New Virtual Disk.
Just install the Windows.
Done.