Hi there, I was just wondering if it was possible to slim down the installation image of Windows Developer Preview? I'm in need of installing it to a 16GB SSD so it's going to be quite a squeeze. For Windows 7 I could use Vlite, but I'm guessing this is not the same with Windows 8, any more.
Is there a similar utility for Windows Developer Preview yet like Vlite?
Thanks!
i don't thinks so it will be possible
ojdon said:
Hi there, I was just wondering if it was possible to slim down the installation image of Windows Developer Preview? I'm in need of installing it to a 16GB SSD so it's going to be quite a squeeze. For Windows 7 I could use Vlite, but I'm guessing this is not the same with Windows 8, any more.
Is there a similar utility for Windows Developer Preview yet like Vlite?
Thanks!
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You can use the Windows 8 ADK which can be downloaded from M$'s site.
or....
You can use the windows 7 GImageX v2 to mount the wim, edit, and apply. I plan on testing the images in vlite and RT7lite. I will report my findings here as I thought I was the only one interested.
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You can use the Windows 8 ADK which can be downloaded from M$'s site.
or....
You can use the windows 7 GImageX v2 to mount the wim, edit, and apply. I plan on testing the images in vlite and RT7lite. I will report my findings here as I thought I was the only one interested.
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Going to try too
Will post results
I am also interested in this since I plan to install this on USB thumb drive.
Use WinReducer its for Windows 8,and you can slim it farther by using Vlite but Vlite is harder to use and you can mess up your iso.With WinReducer you don't have to worry about messing up.
lviv73 said:
Use WinReducer its for Windows 8,and you can slim it farther by using Vlite but Vlite is harder to use and you can mess up your iso.With WinReducer you don't have to worry about messing up.
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For gods sake, why did you suddenly think of bumping a 8 month old post?? :banghead:
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"[Q] Droid 2 Users using 32-bit(x86) or 64-bit?"
I'm trying to develop something that will help droid2 users but I need to know whether most people use a 32-bit OS or have a 64-bit OS. This way I can help the most people by starting on the one with the most users. Thanks for your input.
This is for any OS Windows or Mac or Linux.
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If you have a 64bit you can run x86 so why not just make that version. <-- Windows at least
Anyways, I am running Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I thought about starting with that but because I'm running a 64-bit OS aswell I have to make the 32-bit product on a 32-bit OS so I'd have to do tweak it a little bit and was hoping most people were using 64-bit.
that makes sense.
32 bit is always the safest route to take because of the backwards compatibility of 64 bit OS with 32 bit executables. You are going to have to make that call though. If you want to reach the most people though, I would say 32 bit.
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Can you shed some light on what you are creating? I am interested in this project. I can also host it for you if needed.
lol it has to do with linux and that's all I'll put out right now but I'll update as soon as I get further into it. This was going to be my test post because I want to start making it I just needed so guidance as to where to start.
That would be awesome if you could host (I'm new to dev stuff and was gonna ask for some help getting it out there).
not a problem. just let me know when you need it. I am currently working on acquiring a new domain so that it will host droid2 files and we can grow this section of the forums because the Droid 2 is lacking in the dev department lol
I'm new to d2 but facelessuser makes a good point. I'm intrigued...
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This is just a heads up post
I'm almost done making a custom ubuntu 10.04.1.iso with adb and the sbf_flash script for linux install this will allow anyone to flash their phone in linux as it's a live cd and will be booted from the disk tray for a single session. No windows driver problems or RSDlite errors.
(it's in x86 if you were wondering; which was the main reason it's not already posted.)
but dont have the time to set up a kitchen every time you wanna cook http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254909
Update.zip creator for windows - removed
building apps guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244196
Interseting. Good find. I will check this out when I am well rested. Thanks.
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So with the Update.zip creator, would this be used for custom ROM's or only updating the firmware?
JohnCorleone said:
Interseting. Good find. I will check this out when I am well rested. Thanks.
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Does this mean you're gonna get your hands dirty JC??? Lol ;-)
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Has anyone tried the top link? I would love to have a dual booting machine. It says it is possible but they haven't had any luck with dual booting with Ubuntu. I like to try with windows and this seems to be the most user friendly and update to program.
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Has anyone tried the top link? I would love to have a dual booting machine. It says it is possible but they haven't had any luck with dual booting with Ubuntu. I like to try with windows and this seems to be the most user friendly and update to program.
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I am just seeing this so haven't tried anything out but wanted to say I am running Windows 7 x64 and Ubuntu now. I have done it with other versions in the past.
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I am just seeing this so haven't tried anything out but wanted to say I am running Windows 7 x64 and Ubuntu now. I have done it with other versions in the past.
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Which method did you use to do that?
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Which method did you use to do that?
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If you have windows installed you just boot to the ubuntu cd and go through the setup. It will give you the option to resize the drive to make a partition for Ubuntu. Pick a size and go through the install. Once it is done when you boot you will have the option to boot from Windows or Ubuntu. If I remember right it will default to Ubuntu if you don't make a choice within the defined time. You can edit Grub to change that. You can do this to change it to windows if you prefer http://www.hackourlife.com/change-default-boot-order-ubuntu-10-04-lucid/.
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If you have windows installed you just boot to the ubuntu cd and go through the setup. It will give you the option to resize the drive to make a partition for Ubuntu. Pick a size and go through the install. Once it is done when you boot you will have the option to boot from Windows or Ubuntu. If I remember right it will default to Ubuntu if you don't make a choice within the defined time. You can edit Grub to change that. You can do this to change it to windows if you prefer http://www.hackourlife.com/change-default-boot-order-ubuntu-10-04-lucid/.
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You can also go to the Ubuntu website and you can download the windows installer that lets you dualboot if you didnt have a cd burner (or if its broke like mine lol) or if you dont wanna wait for the cd to be shipped.
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So with the Update.zip creator, would this be used for custom ROM's or only updating the firmware?
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Yeah you can use it for custom roms because it lets you edit the updater script. You could use it for themes, apps, scripts, kernels, or pretty much anything you wanna flash
Dual booting win7 and ubuntu on my netbook. Simple as pie.
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You can also go to the Ubuntu website and you can download the windows installer that lets you dualboot if you didnt have a cd burner (or if its broke like mine lol) or if you dont wanna wait for the cd to be shipped.
Yeah you can use it for custom roms because it lets you edit the updater script. You could use it for themes, apps, scripts, kernels, or pretty much anything you wanna flash
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Or you could edit the updater-script . But really, if your gonna get your hands dirty and make flashable zips you should look at someone elses first. Or, even write your own from scratch.
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ugothakd said:
Or you could edit the updater-script . But really, if your gonna get your hands dirty and make flashable zips you should look at someone elses first. Or, even write your own from scratch.
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Yeah I splice roms together pretty often. Its not that hard but hey, why not just use a tool to make it simpler =)
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Yeah I splice roms together pretty often. Its not that hard but hey, why not just use a tool to make it simpler =)
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But, then you don't know what's actually going on...I think it'd be better to know how to make it from scratch and not know how to use a tool, then it'd be to know how to use the tool and not how to make it from scratch.
[edit] after looking at that it seemed kinda rude...but i didnt mean it that way lol
Hey guys,
I'm wondering if I want to install windows 8 on my macbook pro via bootcamp. Do I need to buy this version because I heard Microsoft stopped selling retail version of windows. So, I found out that I can only order it through Amazon not through Microsoft's store. So, is that only place to buy it? kind of confused
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Hey guys,
I'm wondering if I want to install windows 8 on my macbook pro via bootcamp. Do I need to buy this version because I heard Microsoft stopped selling retail version of windows. So, I found out that I can only order it through Amazon not through Microsoft's store. So, is that only place to buy it? kind of confused
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The Microsoft web store along with other online stores & physical shops are selling Retail Windows 8. Why would you want to pay the higher rate that the OEM version costs?
Roland
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Rolandh said:
The Microsoft web store along with other online stores & physical shops are selling Retail Windows 8. Why would you want to pay the higher rate that the OEM version costs?
Roland
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Wait, I check microsoft's store and they only have window 8 upgrade version. They don't have full install version of windows 8. So, my only option is to buy from amazon the system builder version. I actually want the legit version and I'm fully aware there are torrents available on the net.... It's weird that microsoft isn't selling full retail version of windows 8.... Thanks for the reply
htc fan89 said:
Wait, I check microsoft's store and they only have window 8 upgrade version. They don't have full install version of windows 8. So, my only option is to buy from amazon the system builder version. I actually want the legit version and I'm fully aware there are torrents available on the net.... It's weird that microsoft isn't selling full retail version of windows 8.... Thanks for the reply
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You could always use a torrent version of Windows 7 and a legit version of Windows 8. To the Windows 8 Upgrade it doesn't matter that you are using a Torrent version of Windows 7 as you can just tell the Installer not to save anything and jobs a good one.
How much is the OEM version of Windows 8 as an MSDN account could work out cheaper in the long run as you get a free version of Windows 8 and every new version that comes out while you are still subscribed?
Roland
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You could always use a torrent version of Windows 7 and a legit version of Windows 8. To the Windows 8 Upgrade it doesn't matter that you are using a Torrent version of Windows 7 as you can just tell the Installer not to save anything and jobs a good one.
How much is the OEM version of Windows 8 as an MSDN account could work out cheaper in the long run as you get a free version of Windows 8 and every new version that comes out while you are still subscribed?
Roland
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Is that confirmed? If I upgrade from a torrent version of Windows 7 will it work? That would be a great way of going legit. The System Builder version is not available on the Microsoft site yet
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Is that confirmed? If I upgrade from a torrent version of Windows 7 will it work? That would be a great way of going legit. The System Builder version is not available on the Microsoft site yet
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you can buy it from amazon it's 100 dollars for windows 8 and pro is 40 dollars more... I might check if that actually working I'm running windows 8 preview at the moment...
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Is that confirmed? If I upgrade from a torrent version of Windows 7 will it work? That would be a great way of going legit. The System Builder version is not available on the Microsoft site yet
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I've done it with my so called OEM Version of Windows 7 Ultimate that turned out to be a cloned DVD and it worked. It's just there to prove that you are eligible for the Upgrade license that's all. If you do it from a fresh Install you don't need to put any cracks on your system, and just wipe the Install with the Save Nothing option in the Windows 8 Installer, And you've got a clean Windows 8 Pro install but just with the windows.old Folder, and what you save on not having to get the OEM Version can go on some apps from the Windows Store.
Roland
Rolandh said:
I've done it with my so called OEM Version of Windows 7 Ultimate that turned out to be a cloned DVD and it worked. It's just there to prove that you are eligible for the Upgrade license that's all. If you do it from a fresh Install you don't need to put any cracks on your system, and just wipe the Install with the Save Nothing option in the Windows 8 Installer, And you've got a clean Windows 8 Pro install but just with the windows.old Folder, and what you save on not having to get the OEM Version can go on some apps from the Windows Store.
Roland
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So, could I upgrade to windows 8 pro from windows 8 preview?
Thanks for reply back
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So, could I upgrade to windows 8 pro from windows 8 preview?
Thanks for reply back
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I don't think it will be possible to update from the preview release as I did an upgrade from Windows 7 Ulotimate.
Roland
It worked, it allowed me to download windows 8 pro, now going see if I can burn a dvd in case something happens... Thanks again:good:
Since there isn't an easy way to upgrade from the Windows 8 Preview to Windows 8.1 Final without losing Installed Programs, would a System Restore Point created in Windows 8 prior to Installing the 8.1 Preview from the Windows Store work e.g. once Windows 8.1 is released use the Restore point created before the Upgrade to 8.1 Preview to roll back to Windows 8 and then Upgrade to Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store work, or is there a pre-programed limit of Restore Points meaning that a Restore Point created today or tomorrow would be deleted by the time Windows 8.1 goes final?
I'm asking this question since I've had to re-install Windows 8 onto my Laptop after Upgrading the HDD, and don't fancy having to re-install Office again, I don't mind having to re-install everything that gets installed between trying the 8.1 Preview and going to 8.1 Final but Office and other largish Installs I want to have to keep to a minimum.
Roland
I have read that MS have changed it now and 8.1 final is an easy upgrade from the preview.
You should be able to keep all your programs without reinstalling.
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I have read that MS have changed it now and 8.1 final is an easy upgrade from the preview.
You should be able to keep all your programs without reinstalling.
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Thanks. Where did you read it, as the last I heard from the Microsoft Community was that everything except Programs is saved, and this was the answer to a question I asked on the Microsoft Community?
It seemed a bit of a stupid idea to be able to go from a working Windows 8 system to a working Windows 8.1 Preview system, but then go from a working Windows 8.1 Preview to a partially working Windows 8.1 system and then have to reinstall all programs.
Roland
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Thanks. Where did you read it, as the last I heard from the Microsoft Community was that everything except Programs is saved, and this was the answer to a question I asked on the Microsoft Community?
It seemed a bit of a stupid idea to be able to go from a working Windows 8 system to a working Windows 8.1 Preview system, but then go from a working Windows 8.1 Preview to a partially working Windows 8.1 system and then have to reinstall all programs.
Roland
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I read it early this week on one of the Win 8.1 release announcements. I can't find a link though.
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I read it early this week on one of the Win 8.1 release announcements. I can't find a link though.
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Ok thanks. I did a search for info and everything seems to be from when the 8.1 Preview was announced or on how to Install the preview.
Roland
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Hi guys,
which alternative os could be installed on the Nexus 7 (2013)?
Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture...
So i ask you for a list of possible operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon...
Why? Just want to free from google and test it...
Actually i would be glad to install Ubuntu on my device, but thats not possible because of a different cpu architecture.
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Actually you can install lots of different versions of linux on your Nexus 7, including Ubuntu and Backtrack. Check this app. The Nexus 7 is on the supported list.
operating systems which not based on android like cyanogon
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Actually cyanogenMod is just a customized version of Android, it's not a different OS. So i take that what you meant is installing a different ROM on your Nexus 7. Anyway you should start from here
This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...
michaaaaa said:
This app seems to be an emulator for different linux distros, don't?
I would prefer a full flash and boot right into linux e.g ubuntu...
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He was just trying to help you. May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums. You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479192
He was just trying to help you.
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--> You are right, sorry for my english...Its not my mother language...
May be you should use search in the forums or use google. I typed linux on nexus 7 and found tons of results. Also there is a thread for Firefox OS in the Development forums.
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--> Well, all these posts foucesd on the old nexus 7 - first gen. Ubuntu official says it's no supported at this moment (source: wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install#Supported_devices_and_codenames)
So I came here to find other Linux os...
You would be much safer doing the linux inside android from the play store.
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Okay - I will give it a try. But I realy can't imagine it's fast and stable enough for continuous running (what I am looking for)...
Firefox os sounds greate too! Thanks for the hint!
The complete Linux installer says it only works on certain supported kernels. I'm no expert, so is the stock kernel supported? I'd like to try Ubuntu on my rooted stock Nexus 7 2013. (32G)
Scroll down some and you would of found this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46112123
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gray screen
So guys,
I just try it and can't get it run...
I used Linux Installer and followed the guide.
But when I connect with VNC I only see a gray screen, allthough I started xstartup...
Please help...
My Device:
Nexus 7 (2013) - cyanogenmod 4.3.1