Questions tagged [installation]
The process of installing software, hardware, or peripherals on a personal computer.
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How can a bootable partition be created for Windows installation media on an external HDD?
Now I'm not talking about a backup image or creating a partition that holds the entire OS to boot from, just to clarify. What I'm asking for is taking the Windows installation media, plopping that ...
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OpenWrt: Cannot install package sudo
I have installed the latest OpenWrt Chaos Calmer r42871 on my TP-LINK WR-842ND router. And everything's good except the problem:
root@router:~# opkg install sudo
Unknown package 'sudo'.
Collected ...
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Install from a .bat file
I have an old Mecer Notebook, at the school where I work, that is running Windows XP. My Principal has forgotten the password, but has asked me to see if I can get it working. I have tried everything! ...
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Chef tool : saying need to mention version while installing httpd
Code I have written
[root@ns1 sysadmin]# cat installstarthttpd.rb
package' httpd'
service 'httpd' do
action [:start, :enable]
end
file '/var/www/html/index.html' do
content ' &...
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Create UEFI-bootable DVD with Windows 8.1 iso
I'm trying to set up a UEFI-boot of Windows 8.1. However, I seem to be unable to install it with a USB drive (previous question), and when I try to install with a DVD (the same iso), I don't get the ...
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How to install Eclipse IDE on linux?
How to install Eclipse IDE on linux machine, from an off-line package obtained from eclipse ?
I got Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS x64.
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How do i create a disc that will install a custom program?
Backstory
I am creating a java 2d game for my year 12 major project. This project contains a section detailing that i need to package this game as if i was selling it as a commercial product, ...
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Install an application on Guest OS in Virtual Box
I'm very new to Visualization. In my workstation I don't have admin rights. I just wanted to install SQL Server 2008R2. Fortunately I have Virtual Box installed. So I installed Windows Server 2008 as ...
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elementaryOS not able to install apps through PPA
As you can probably tell by the title, I'm a complete novice in Linux environments.
Trying to work out how to install apps using sudo apt-get install. I have been able to install some, but recently ...
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MSI won't install packages error 1320
So I have an issue with installing programs keeps telling me the file name would be too long however I navigated to said folder and discovoered this in the address bar kkpo ;ooooooooooo i9o o o o o o ...
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Installing ubuntu on windows 7 machine
When trying to install ubuntu using usb on windows 7 machine. I am getting this kernel panic unknown-block(2 0)
Attaching the screen capture for details. Kindly have a look.
Can someone please ...
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Force Thunderbird XPI Add-on install (fails)
I am trying to install an extension (directly from hard disk) into Thunderbird 31. However, Thunderbird simply does nothing when I drag the *.xpi file to Thunderbird's Add-ons Manager window. There is ...
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Text mode install for Linux Mint
I've downloaded the ISO for Linux Mint Live Install (Qiana), and I don't see any option for text-mode install.
The installer menu which appears on boot basically has (1) Install and (2) Install in ...
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Issues installing Windows 7 HP
I have a weird problem i cannot seem to resolve.
I was given a laptop (old but good) to do as I please, I want to reinstall Windows 7 HP as that's what I have a legitimate key for.
I tried using a ...
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Move Windows 8.1 installation to another PC - is it possible to avoid a re-install & just move the hard drive?
Last year I've installed a clean copy of Windows 8 (later upgraded to 8.1) on a new laptop. This process was challenging because the laptop included Windows 8 pre-installed (plus bloatware), and my ...
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Can't install iCloud 4 on Dell Inspiron, Win 7
I'm trying to install iCloud 4 on a Dell Inspiron running Windows 7 which is currently has a perfectly running version of iCloud 3.2 installed.
When I try to install from the Apple Updater, I get a ...
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Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 8.1 doesn't work
Today I wanted to install Linux Ubuntu 14.04 on my laptop alongside with Windows 8.1. I created a bootable USB in order to install Ubuntu and it worked ok. But after booting from USB and selecting ...
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Cannot boot Windows 8 install cd in uefi mode
I have a Toshiba Satellite that came with windows 8 pre-installed on it. After foolishly wiping the HDD, I acquired a Windows 8 install disk.
My problem is that the computer will skip attempting to ...
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Install Windows 8 without optical drive, given a physical DVD
I bought a copy of Windows 8.1 (System Builder), which I want to install on an old desktop. As expected, the package arrived int he mail with a physical DVD, but I just realised that I don't have ...
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Screwed up SolidWorks 2014 installation on Win 7
I was trying to install SolidWorks 2014, but it took so long that i had to break off the installer. Now trying to start it up again, Windows thinks Solidworks is already fully installed but can't find ...
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Fastest way to setup a new windows install
Is there a way I can install windows on a VM play with it for a while, install the apps I need, then take that instance and install it on the actual hardware?
I have done slipstream before, but find ...
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I can't install skype in fedora 20-64bit
I am newbiew in the world of Linux. I have fedora 20 (64 bit) installed in my system. I am trying to install skype in my system. However it throws an error
/opt/skype/skype: error while loading ...
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Windows boot mgr is missing
My Hard drive NTFS changed to file system RAW. It can not be opened. So I formatted it. After few seconds the computer restarted. An error occurred that "boot mgr is missing".
I reinstalled Windows 7 ...
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How do I make .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 install quietly?
I am trying to install, as part of my chained bootstrapper installation project, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. But, when you run the installer, even by itself, with /q /norestart, it is anything but quiet. ...
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EFI System Partition for Dual Boot Windows and Linux
I just built my first computer and I want to have Windows and Linux installed. My hard drive is on the small side for a dual boot (256 GB SSD), but I plan on upgrading at a later date.
Following the ...
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I can't install osu! on Windows 8
I've been trying to install the game osu! (the not important bit) on my Windows 8 computer, and I've tried every single installer for the game and .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows keeps on going: "This ...
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Python 2.x and Python 3.x with Beautiful Soup Package on Mac OSX 10.9.5
I am fairly new to Python and have run into some problems installing Beautiful Soup. I am running Mac OSX 10.9.5.
I installed and used Python 3.4 during a summer and installed Beautiful Soup 4 for a ...
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Is fast shutdown/startup ok for restarts for installations
I'm trying to install some applications and update some applications that require a restart to be fully installed/updated. I have fast startup enabled, I believe. If I just shut it down, then turn it ...
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I tried installing IE11, but it seems to be corrupted.
I tried installing IE11 but I do not think the install completed properly. It's listed as a program under the start menu but not under Control Panel -> Programs and Features. When I try to open it, it ...
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Error: “We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files”
I'm trying to install Windows 8.1 from a USB 3.0 on my Samsung Notebook. Everything is wiped clean and the BIOS settings are default. I have now just moved the boot order to boot first from USB HDD ...
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Why can't Windows Server 2008 R2 (during clean install) find ANY device drivers?
I am trying to get a fresh install of Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) onto a (somewhat dated) Dell PowerEdge 1800. I'm am using the bundled Adaptec CERC SATA1.5/6ch RAID controller, and have ...
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gcc error Python.h: No such file or directory
I have python-dev (or, as I'm on Centos, python-devel) already installed.
sudo yum install mysql mysql-devel mysql-libs
sudo yum install python-devel
sudo yum install MySQL-python
How come this ...
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Existing package can not be found during configure
I try to install icewm form this project. I have two computers, first with Centos 6.5, second with Centos 7. I installed icewm on Centos 6.5. But I can not install icewm on Centos 7.
./configure --...
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Installation Issue of CentOS 7
how i tried to install centOS 7 having centOS 6.4 already in the system and windows as well.
bootable DVD::::--> ISO is CentOS-7.0-1406-x86_64-DVD.iso....
and my problem is after manual partitioning ...
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Use same install disk on multiple PCs (ubuntu 14.04)
I have a Ubuntu 14.04 disk. I have sucsesfully installed it on my computer, but now I've got couple more of old computers and I was wondering if I could use same installation disk on 7 more PC's.
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Cannot install Windows SDK
I'm struggling to install the Windows SDK onto my W7 64bit machine.
I've read Can't install Windows 7 SDK but that has a different error to mine.
I can only find the option to download SDK for W7 ...
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Getting SugarSync to mount homebrewed osxfuse
I'm trying to get SugarSync v2.46 running on OS 10.6.8. I also use Homebrew to manage install packages. After I installed SugarSync, I came to discover that it installed osxfuse 2.6.1 on my system, ...
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Homebrew install gdb, symlink error with binutils
I'm trying to install GDB via Homebrew on OSX Mavericks via the command brew install homebrew/dupes/gdb. This error message pops up during install:
gdb requires special privileges to access Mach ...
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Error: Cannot find one or more components. Please reinstall application
I'm running Windows 8.1 and wanted to install the visual studio 2012 ultimate (I ran it as administrator, if that helps). It finished installing correctly but when I'm trying to lunch the program I ...
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Microsoft Exchange 2007 Management Console shows as installed but is not
When I mount the ISO for Exchange 2007 SP1, it shows the steps 1, 2 and 3 greyed out. They display the following information:
Step 1: Install .NET Framework version 2.0 - Installed
Step 2: ...
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What does "Quick Launch" and "Start Menu" shortcut in installation wizards translate to in Windows 8.x?
Most installation wizards for Windows programs have the options for defining installation path, file type associations, and creating shortcuts. Shortcuts can be created on the desktop, on the start ...
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Google Chrome Downgrade
I want to Downgrade my Google chrome version 37 to chrome version 35 for some purposes. I've been disabling the Google Update Services from services.msc and downloaded a stand alone versions but its ...
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installing windows 7 from emergency disk, connecting with the internet
I have just reinstalled windows 7 on a laptop using an old emergency cd. Now this cd does not contain any drivers and as such it can no longer connect to the internet. This is on an dell inspiron 15 ...
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Is it possible to install Linux after installing windows?
I would like to know if it is possible to install Linux based OS with an already installed Windows.
If not then why?
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Windows 8 "Device Setup" process stuck without further progress
After plugging-in of an USB device, standard window with progress bar appears. The problem I experience is that it gets stuck at certain progress and doesn't continue no matter how long I wait.
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How can I add my license key to my USB windows 7 install?
I'm making my USB bootable Windows 7 install, and I'd like to put my license key on the install media. I've looked online but can't seem to find anything on this, and on my own I don't even know where ...
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Installing Linux Mint on a PC with Windows 8 and dual boot
How do I install Linux Mint 17 on the same computer that is running Windows 8 and then make it dual boot?
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Arch Linux - DHCP - Can someone diagnose this?
Arch Linux Wifi Connection Issues
I am currently in the process of trying to install Arch i686 on an Acer Aspire One 532h (32 bit).
At this point I am still in the LiveCD environment and setting up ...
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Windows 7 Installation hangs at "Installing Features"
I'm doing a Windows 7 install from a USB, but I'm stuck trying to finish the install. It finished with "copying windows files", "expanding windows files", and it's stuck on "installing features". ...
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need to install Windows Server over the current linux server
My company has rented a dedicated server. Usually the company I have rented from in the past installs a non registered version of Windows. I update it and install our own license.
This time, it looks ...