How to uninstall Puppy?
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How to uninstall Puppy?
Well, actually my question is two-fold.
If i install EasyBCD, is it possible to remove installed version of PuppyLinux ?
I didn't choose the right option for the monitor (screen) and can't find the option to change it. I don't want to install it that way.
If i install EasyBCD, is it possible to remove installed version of PuppyLinux ?
I didn't choose the right option for the monitor (screen) and can't find the option to change it. I don't want to install it that way.
Hello,
"ctrl-alt-bkspce" to drop to a console where you type "xorgwizard" and hit enter..
Follow the instructions to select your proper resolution..
Without knowing what type of install you chose, I cannot address the other question...
From the Puppy desktop do:I didn't choose the right option for the monitor (screen) and can't find the option to change it. I don't want to install it that way.
"ctrl-alt-bkspce" to drop to a console where you type "xorgwizard" and hit enter..
Follow the instructions to select your proper resolution..
Without knowing what type of install you chose, I cannot address the other question...
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Wow! Puppyluvr!
You caught me off guard.
Wasn't expecting such a fast answer!
Okay, i'm thinking about full install via CD.
Last time i dabbed with Linux was openSUSE's latest.
Their Grub apparatus made EasyBCD useless so i had no other option than to do full Windows install. Don't want to do that again.
If Puppy's Windows installer is same as WUBI then perhaps that might be just as good?
You caught me off guard.
Wasn't expecting such a fast answer!
Okay, i'm thinking about full install via CD.
Last time i dabbed with Linux was openSUSE's latest.
Their Grub apparatus made EasyBCD useless so i had no other option than to do full Windows install. Don't want to do that again.
If Puppy's Windows installer is same as WUBI then perhaps that might be just as good?
Hello,
Ok, heres the thing about Puppy:
Puppies will live anywhere..
I do not recommend a traditional install, overtaking a partition, and destroying the security, and durability, of your Puppy. Rather I highly recommend a "Frugal" install, and the installation of your favorite, or existing, bootmanager, IE Grub, Grub2, Grub4Dos, Lilo, etc. I have used "legacy" Grub, the original, for years, with no trouble at all, ever...
Frugal installs are portable, backupable, adaptable, and just plain easier... The only drawback is the kernel cant be updated.. A small sacrifice.
I have 26... My Grub menu has been called "frankengrub". LOL...
Look into frugal installs, you wont be sorry...
Edit:
I see the point is the Puppy Windows installer, which Ive never used..
See, I dont use Winblows, so I never needed it.
I have a 7 Ultimate install..
We use it to play "Angry Birds".. Thats it..
Oh, and if you are a Facebook user, look @ the "Puppy Linux Users Group"
150 strong and growing...
Ok, heres the thing about Puppy:
Puppies will live anywhere..
I do not recommend a traditional install, overtaking a partition, and destroying the security, and durability, of your Puppy. Rather I highly recommend a "Frugal" install, and the installation of your favorite, or existing, bootmanager, IE Grub, Grub2, Grub4Dos, Lilo, etc. I have used "legacy" Grub, the original, for years, with no trouble at all, ever...
Frugal installs are portable, backupable, adaptable, and just plain easier... The only drawback is the kernel cant be updated.. A small sacrifice.
I have 26... My Grub menu has been called "frankengrub". LOL...
Look into frugal installs, you wont be sorry...
Edit:
I see the point is the Puppy Windows installer, which Ive never used..
See, I dont use Winblows, so I never needed it.
I have a 7 Ultimate install..
We use it to play "Angry Birds".. Thats it..
Oh, and if you are a Facebook user, look @ the "Puppy Linux Users Group"
150 strong and growing...
Close the Windows, and open your eyes, to a whole new world
I am Lead Dog of the
Puppy Linux Users Group on Facebook
Join us!
Puppy since 2.15CE...
I am Lead Dog of the
Puppy Linux Users Group on Facebook
Join us!
Puppy since 2.15CE...
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Puppies are cute (as long as they're not 5 of them barking 24h/day in your neighborhood)!
I found a link to frugal install on this thread but the link leads you to a non existing page.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=597
Did find a full "frugal" install tutorial on Youtube but it didn't seem to mention anything about a "legacy" Grub that you speak of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxVOH3mo ... plpp_video
I found a link to frugal install on this thread but the link leads you to a non existing page.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=597
Did find a full "frugal" install tutorial on Youtube but it didn't seem to mention anything about a "legacy" Grub that you speak of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxVOH3mo ... plpp_video
Hi DaComboMan
I've redirected the broken link on that post, if it was the one below:
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HardDriveInstall
That post is quite old now.
I found Unetbootin easier than EasyBCD on Vista - but it should work on Windows 7. See the thread below-
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=50152
It Puppy should be easy to remove, just a case of deleting a few files and removing the boot menu option.
I've redirected the broken link on that post, if it was the one below:
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HardDriveInstall
That post is quite old now.
I found Unetbootin easier than EasyBCD on Vista - but it should work on Windows 7. See the thread below-
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=50152
It Puppy should be easy to remove, just a case of deleting a few files and removing the boot menu option.
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Was the video link i gave no longer valid?
Anyway, me make booboo in following his directives (forgot to create partition table first). Try to correct after (too late!) and somehow, ended up wiping off the whole disk (with Windows 7) and thus ended up re-installing it. Breath!
Puppy feels so much faster (but installation process a bit complicated if i follow your directives). Can't ask too much from someone who's got a grade 12 diploma!
Anyway, me make booboo in following his directives (forgot to create partition table first). Try to correct after (too late!) and somehow, ended up wiping off the whole disk (with Windows 7) and thus ended up re-installing it. Breath!
Puppy feels so much faster (but installation process a bit complicated if i follow your directives). Can't ask too much from someone who's got a grade 12 diploma!
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I may have clicked to fast!
Had two NTFS partitions (normal) + one unallocated i intended to use for Puppy.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an "undo" option once you've selected the "create partition" one. Did i inadvertently select the principal NTFS partition (or does "create partition" simply wipe everything out?).
I'm leery to try again at this time.
Had two NTFS partitions (normal) + one unallocated i intended to use for Puppy.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an "undo" option once you've selected the "create partition" one. Did i inadvertently select the principal NTFS partition (or does "create partition" simply wipe everything out?).
I'm leery to try again at this time.
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You need to provide more detailed information. Is Puppy now listed on your hard drive boot menu? Does it start successfully?DaComboMan wrote:Installed Puppy with Windows installer. It went as expected (just like install via CD)
Are you talking about the step where you create a savefile? Are you trying to create it in the NTFS Windows partition? Lots of people do this.until i tried to save data (which i read was something not to do). Guess we'll have to study the matter a bit more.
Do you have unused spaced on your hard drive that could become a dedicated Puppy partition?
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@rcrsn51
Yes, i can create as many partitions as needed.
I have Easus, an excellent program for that.
Yup, tried to create "savefile" on NTFS Windows.
If i'm not mistaken, it would seem proper to first create a new "unallocated" partition and install Puppy there. Then to create that much desired "savefile" to save to right?
Yes, i can create as many partitions as needed.
I have Easus, an excellent program for that.
Yup, tried to create "savefile" on NTFS Windows.
If i'm not mistaken, it would seem proper to first create a new "unallocated" partition and install Puppy there. Then to create that much desired "savefile" to save to right?
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